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’d love to win. I just adore Mama Pea’s website and all her recipes look so delicious.
I need a copy of Peas and Thank You ASAP!! It’s the only way I can imagine world PEAS!!!
I follow Mama Pea too!
I just love the pictures of those two girls!
Wow! Those recipes and this cookbook seem amazing ! :)
I love following both of your blogs! I am newbie cook and would love Mama Pea’s recipes!!!
Oh, I love it!!! As a mommy of little ones, I need this cook book! For me one of the best part of being a mom and wife is feeding my family delicious, healthy food and laughing! I can’t wait to try some of her recipes!
I follow Mama Pea! Her girls are adorable, and her recipes are delicious (addicted to Mmm sauce!) I would love a copy of her new book!
I love Peas and Thank You and would LOVE to win a copy of the book (plus the coffee mug is adorable!)
I can’t wait to check out this book! That salad looks deeeeeelicious! :D
I’m always on the hunt for meatless dishes, thanks for posting a link to her blog! Off to check that out and her cookbook at the local bookstore
Hmmm…this is definitely one of those cookbooks where I will want to make everything all at once. I have no patience… : )
I’d love the cookbook and pea pack. I’m so curious about yogi guac! What’s the secret????
I love Mama Pea, so happy for her and her family!
I have made many of the recipes on Peas & Thank You and loved them all.
Oh good gracious! I just happened to stumble upon her blog yesterday! Wow. I would love that book! I’ve recently embraced veganism, and am so at a loss of winning food combos. Of course your recipes have been an amazing inspiration and springboard, but I would love to own this! Thank you for the giveaway!
I would LOVE to win this! my finace always thinks I’m weird getting my recipes off the internet… if I could make him some healthy yummy things from a real recipe book he would be more open to my experiments!!
I’d love to have another cookbook with good vegetarian/vegan recipes. Really good ones are difficult to come by!
That salad looks sooo good, I need to make it :)
The salad looks delicious! I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy. I love Mama Pea!
I’ve heard so much about this book…I’d love to win! Thanks for offering this, Angela!