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!
Hi Angela! I’m a secret follower ( been following you for the past year and 3 months!) since this is the first time I actually leave a comment; needless to say, I LOVE your blog and all the tips, advice and yummy recipes you post. Thank you for keeping me updated and motivated to change and improve my life and the life of my husband and beautiful two kids ( Alejandro and Hannah) I visited Sarah Matheny’s website and a lillte “alleluia” song played in the background! Thanks for the giveaway chance!
All the best,
Natalia
I would love to win the book!! I absolutely love your blog I read it everyday , and i drool over your recipes I just need some ideas!!
I’m pregnant and on a budget so I’m always looking for foods to increase my protein! Would love to win :)
Thanks,
Jen
I’d love to get this prize and try some vegan cooking. Her recipeas ;) always look so delicious.
How fantastic! My son is almost 3, and I’m doing my best to have him at least TRY most everything we eat. I’m inspired by Mama Pea. I think healthy eating begins with education, no matter what age. I would love pass on my healthy habits to my son at an early age. Thanks for sharing :)
I am so curious to know what the secret ingredient for the guac is!!!!
Cookbook looks amazing! Eat, Live, Run just did a post about the jambalaya. All the recipes look amazing!
I REALLY hope I win! I’ve heard such wonderful things about this cookbook and am soooo eager to try the recipes!!
I was just thinking, I would really love to add this book to my collection. I’ve tried several from her blog and after waiting two days for chickpeas to soak and cook, I’m finally ready to try her mmmm sauce and I couldn’t be more excited!
As a vegetarian who mainly cooks vegan at home, I love her website and would love her new cookbook!
Ack! I love both you and Mama Pea! I would love to win this giveaway!
Those recipes look delish! I need that cookbook on my shelf now!! :)
I would LOVE to win! I just got a new job teaching in Manassas VA so I will be a little on the frugal side because I will be all on my own and very . . . very . . hungry. I don’t want to rely on cheap frozen meals. I love to cook and experiment so I would absolutely ADORE this prize!
Glorious glorious glorious looking food!
I am dying to get my hands on a copy of her cookbook! Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks for the giveaway…I’d love to read her cookbook!
I would love to win!!
I would love to read this book. It sounds great. And winning it would make a REALLY bad week a LOT better.
I’ve read so many great reviews of this cookbook and I’m always up for new recipes that are filled with veggies!
Mama Pea’s blog has made such an influence on my life for the positive :) Even if I don’t win the giveaway– I will be more and happy to buy myself a new copy