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!
What a great accomplishment for her!!! The book looks amazing and colorful!!! Plus, I love the little pea pack too!!! How cute is that!!??? I would love to be the winner!!
Yummm! I have been dying to get this book- I need to perfect Mama Pea’s dough balls!!
My wish list:
Canopea bed (so princessy!)
World peas
This copy of Mama Pea’s book!!
I’d love to win a copy!
How cool! I’d love a copy of her new cookbook. I’ve been searching for a family-friendly vegetarian or vegan cookbook and this just might be THE ONE. :D
Winning a pea pack would be so cool! Can’t wait to have her book!!
Love Love Love This! Such awesome ideas that Mama Pea has! Thanks for sharing and getting the word out!
This is ADORABLE-I’d love to win this “Pea Pack!” My husband and I happily prepare and enjoy vegan recipes and would love to expand our veggie repertoire to bring our three little peas on board. Ironically, their favorite and ONLY veggie eaten is buttered peas w/ salt and pepper!
I love Mama Pea’s entertaining and informative blog! And her cookbook looks beautiful.
I would love to win a copy of Mama Pea’s cookbook. I’ve seen so many great recipe posts from the book all over the blog world and I’d love to give them a try myself. =)
What a wonderful giveaway! This looks like such a fabulous book!
I would love to win a copy of that cookbook!
Looks like a yummy book! I would love a copy.
I am so excited about this cookbook! With two small, picky kids in the house, I often find it difficult to make meals we all want to eat. I love the Peas and Thank You website and Mama Pea, too!
I’m just surprised Lulu’s favorite recipe wasn’t the Mac n Cheese or something with pickles! I would love a copy of the book. It would get me out of my food routine (rut? What rut?)
That chickpea salad looks amazing!
I had never heard of her or her blog. It looks great. I’d love to be entered in the contest.
My husband and I are trying to transition over to more meatless meals and this would be SO helpful! And the fact that we’re having our 2nd baby in Oct – I’ll need all the help I can get. ;)
The cookbook looks great! Thank you for the giveaway!
That salad looks delish! Off to try it! Thanks Angela!