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 want to be a winner! Peas and thank you!
Would love a copy of this lovely cookbook!
I love Mama Pea! I’m so happy to see that it’s being released in Canada today. I’ll try to hold off on running to the book store to buy it until I see if I win this contest :)
I am curious about this book…
I just came across the Peas and Thank You blog not too long ago and am addicted. I’ve been seriously flirting with the idea of going from vegetarian to vegan and Mama Peas recipes (as well as O.S.G’s) look so yummy that it might just be what pushes me to the “other” side =)
Keep up the great work!
we eat meatless most days…would love more ideas! thanks for the opportunity for this fun cookbook!
Peas pick me! Would love to win this!
Would love to not feel lonely in the kitchen too! Looks like a very nice cook book.
Oooooh! I would love to win this…so I don’t have to buy it! Looks like a must-have to me, especially as a mama to a sweet lil pea.:)
The cookbook looks amazing, the Spaghetti & Mediterranean Lentil Meatballs sonnd delish!
i would love to win a copy! i was planning on going out and buying one myself so this would be pretty sweet :)
Cool- I’ve never heard of her blog, but now I’m gonna go check it out. What a cute cookbook!
I love the Pea Family! It looks like such a great book :)
I’ve been wanting to look through this cookbook for a while now!! It looks awesome!
Mmm Spaghetti & Mediterranean Lentil Meatballs sound delish, I would love to have this cookbook! So cute :)
FAbulous giveaway! She has amazing recipes and I’m sure her cookbook is a treat to go through!
I would love to win a copy of this book! Love Mama Pea!! :D
Love you and Mama pea! Great to see you helping promote her book. You guys are both on heavy recipe rotation in my house.
I would love to win Mama Pea’s cookbook!!! I have tried a few of her recipes, and they are so good:))