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 love new cookbooks and incorporating more meatless meals for my new husband is a must. It would be great to have another reference for inspiration! Thank all of you for your blogs and books, I look forward to learning something every day.
Those recipes you featured look amazing. I would love to check out Peas and Thank you…been hearing so much good buzz.
I would love to win!!! I love peas and I love Mama Pea!!!
Wow! 448 comments so far…this has GOT to be a sure sign of success for her cookbook! I’m newer to the healthy, clean eating lifestyle (haven’t made the plunge yet to go vegan or vegetarian) but I’m always looking for more inspiration to help me stick to the healthy adventure! I’d love a copy of the book, but if I don’t get it, I may just have to go buy it :) Support the fellow bloggers! Also, I LOVE your site, keep up the good work! Fantastic photos, great recipes and charm up the ying yang!
Me, me, me – pick me!!
Recently turned vegetarian (I still eat fish, though – baby steps) and looking for continued inspiration. AND I have a baby girl who would love to wear the “Baby Pea” bib when she starts getting her veggies via spoon as opposed to booby :)
Please, please, please….
Love mama pea!! She has amazing recipes. I’ve been reading her blog for about a year now and I just love her sarcasm and hilarious stories. So happy for her on her newly published book! :)
Mama Pea is hilarious. I love her blog, and would love to win her cookbook!
I love Mama Pea and her whitty writing style. Her cookbook looks entertaining and scrumptious!!!
I checked out chapter for her book yesterday and could not find it! :(
Id LOOOOVE a copy for my meat-loving family! They need to finally see the light ;)
The recipe you tried looks delicious! I can’t wait to go through Peas and Thank You! Please consider me for the give-away.
Her book looks great. I would love to see all of her amazing recipes!
I’m intrigued by the Thai crunch salad! I’ve been hearing alot of great things about the book and would love to have one of my own. And I’m expecting my first baby in a few weeks and I love that little bib. Thanks!
This cookbook looks phenomenal! I’d love to own my own copy!
I love Moma Pea and would really LOVE to have her cookbook!!!
Im always interesting in making some of my meals vegetarian! This cookbook looks like it has some tasty recipes(:
Isn’t her blog fantastic!?? I love her sense of humor.
And are you serious with that salad?? I will buy the cookbook JUST for that recipe (if I don’t win, of course!)
Peas pick me! I need to know that secret ingredient, I live on guac!
I want the cookbook! The pictures look yummy!
Nice review. I’m waiting for mine to come via Amazon, but would happily gift this giveaway for a friend if I was to win. Thanks for the sneak-preview and hosting this giveaway, Angela.
Aww that looks adorable! I would love to win the copy. :P