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!
AHHH!! That chickpea salad looks amazing :) Definitely checking out her cookbook!
i’m so glad to learn about her blog! i’m new to this vegan world & still trying to figure it out. your blog is amazing & i’m sure hers will be as well!
I would love to be entered to win! I am living over in Germany with my Army-man hubby, and I can not wait to get my hands on her book, but I have to wait until it’s offered online….unless I win ;)
The cookbook looks so glossy and photo-filled…would love to win it!
Yum! The salad sounds amazing!
That chickpea salad looks really good… I might just have to give it a try later this week!
That cookbook looks great. I am always trying to find healthy recipes for the family.
If I don’t win, I’ll be buying a copy for sure.
Hi! Thanks for featuring this cookbook! It looks great. It would make my week to win a signed copy :-)
Hi, there! I’m new to the whole blogging world (reading them, that is…don’t have one of my own), but have become addicted to a few blogs so far – one of them being yours! I’ve been vegetarian for many years, and went vegan over a year ago now. A friend of mine went to college with Jenna over at Eat, Live, Run, and she recommended that I check out her blog. It just so happened that you wrote a guest post for her that week…and the rest is (very happy) history! I look forward to the little bold number next to your blog’s name in my google reader everyday. :O)
Mama Pea’s cookbook looks so fun and delicious! (If I don’t win, I might just have to order one anyway!)
both of you are awesome bloggers with great recipes!!
not to mention, awesome blogs that are a true joy to read each and every day :)
I’d be so ha-pea if I could get my hands on a copy of the book! :)
So reassuring that you can be a busy mom and a vegan at the same time. Peas (ha get it!:) ) and sanity may not always be present, but at least vegan num nums will! :)
Thanks!
Thanks for this – looks great, I must have this cookbook! When I was younger I would hum out loud when eating peas now I can’t get enough! (Sadly peas season is pretty much over :( These recipes look fab and if it’s OSG approved, I’m IN ! Bisous
I just recently found your blog through a friend, she shared a link for one of your ice cream recipes mmmmmmmm. Then I couldn’t stop reading your blog. Thanks so much for sharing :)
I love Mama Pea and her blog. She is so down to earth and beautiful, genuine person. Her family is so adorable. I just made her newest mmm sauce recipe, oh my its DELICIOUS!!!!
That looks like a great cookbook.
I hope you are having a great time with your family.
EnJOY!
So exciting! When’s your cookbook coming out? :)
As the mother of a six year old, I would love to see this book. Plus I need a new travel mug for my morning tea.
I would love to win this cookbook! I’m always looking for fun vegetarian/vegan meals to prepare for my family!
i am in love with mama pea’s summer succotash quesidally with nacho mmmmm sauce.
i would like to bathe in the sauce, actually i just might do that today :)
Oh, I would love to win this!