When I first came across Mama Pea’s blog, Peas and Thank You, I was drawn to her witty story-telling ability about her day to day shenanigans. Sarah, a devoted wife and mom of 2, pokes fun at her busy life as a mother trying to balance it all, including creating delicious vegan recipes for her family.
Oh, and did I mention that she wrote a cookbook in all her spare time?
She’s a magician that woman, a true magician.
And guess what? Today is the official release of the book by Canadian publisher Harlequin!
When Sarah asked me to be part of her Peas and Thank You Cookbook Tour, I was eager to jump aboard. Three (long) days passed before the package arrived in my mailbox. I ripped it open like the savage vegan beast that I am and I feasted my eyes over the beautiful photography, bright colours, and hilarious stories about the Pea Family.
I was no longer a loner in my kitchen. I had friends! The Pea Family was right along there with me, cracking jokes and letting the good times roll.
This beautiful Chickpea Strawberry Mango Salad caught my eye and I knew it had to be in my belly pronto.
It’s packed with Pumpkin-spice roasted chickpeas, mango, strawberries, roasted almonds, fresh mint, dried cranberries, Cinnamon Vinaigrette, and more! Talk about an impeccable flavour combination, perfect for a hot summer day!
Eric and I both agreed it was a hit! How I wish that salad was in front of me right now at 11:49pm… :)
I also made Yogi Guacamole which is a high-protein guac with a secret ingredient! We enjoyed it with Mary’s crackers as a side dish.
Whenever I buy a cookbook I’m always curious what the author’s favourite recipes are, so I asked Mama Pea if she could spill the beans peas for us today!
Here’s what she shared…
1. Mama Pea’s favourite cookbook recipe: Thai Crunch Salad
2. Pea Daddy’s: Mango Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Frosting
3. Gigi’s: Cut Out Sugar Cookies
4. Lulu’s: Spaghetti & Mediterranean Lentil Meatballs
5. Pea Kitty: “She only eats cat fur. Which is the only explanation I have for the daily hairballs on my ‘dry clean only’ duvet cover.” [<– LOL]
And that is why I love Mama Pea; she cracks me up and fills my belly at the same time.
You know, they say the way to a woman’s heart is through her mind…and her stomach. Consider me smitten, Mama Pea.
Giveaway Alert!!
If you’d like to be entered for a chance to win an autographed copy of the Peas and Thank You Cookbook and a Pea Pack (shown below), peas leave a comment below.
May the peas be with you!
I would love to try this book! While we are not vegan, I have a toddler with severe food allergies (milk & egg) so we end up having many vegan meals (and baked goods).
Hi Angela! That cookbook looks amazing, I would love to win it :)
Mango Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Frosting?? Mmm Yum!
Congrats to Mama Pea and Family! I love how food brings families together ! What a role model Mama Pea and all other food blogers are to so many! I would love a copy of her book!
I am a daily reader of Momma Peas blog and I would love, love, love to have a copy of her cookbook!
What a bright and uplifting cookbook! I would love to try so many of her recipes! And I love how she incorporated her name into the title – genius!
YUM! The recipes lookd delicious. I can’t wait for my copy to come in the mail! And I love love LOVE the peas bib! :)
Looks yummy!
Great giveaway!! I want this cookbook! Peas!!
I am totally in love with this cookbook! I can honestly say that never before have I actually read an introduction to a cookbook. She is hilarious!
That chickpea salad looks and sounds amazing! I would love to try making lentil meatballs too.
I would love more ideas on how to feed my kids healthy meals. Thanks!
What an inspiring story. I would love to read her book and try some of those recipes. Yum.
Hello Angela,
As a new explorer of the vegan alternative, I am happy to see a great cookbook recommendation! It is hard for us newbies to know what to do to eat a well-balanced vegan meal. :)
Have been looking forward to this cookbook for a long time!!! Would lov a copy :)
The photographs look gorgeous! I would love to get her book!
That salad looks delicious! I would love a chance to win the cookbook!
My per-ordered copy is on its way – I am so excited!! Would love to win one to give as a gift! :)
I’ve heard of this cookbook, and it would be great to win it! Great giveaway Angela!
Looks like a great cookbook with many fun recipes!