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 beautiful looking cookbook!
o my gosh that book would make a great wedding or baby shower gift!!
I’m a new vegetarian this year and have found your blog so helpful in making so many yummy recipes, not having to rely on tofu like so many non-vegetarians think. Thank you so much! Would love the cookbook to help me along =)
My two favorite blogs that I am sure to read every day: Peas and Thank You, and Oh She Glows!
please pick me!
I’ve been a fan of mama pea for so long! I like all of her recipes but I must say that when it comes to vegan cookies she’s the best!
Mama Pea is awesome! I’ve been following her for a while but it would be amazing to have her cookbook in my kitchen :)
My boyfriends brother and sister in law are having a baby TODAY!!! I would love to give them all the cute baby swag :)
Plus, we are dying for this cookbook!
I would love to win! It sounds like such an incredible cookbook, and I would love to delve more into the vegan world of food!
PEAS choose me! :)
Im trying to get my meat loving BF to eat more meat free meals, I would love to add this cookbook to my efforts!
Chickpea Strawberry Mango Salad looks so good! Love MamaPea and her blog!
I JUST started reading that blog a few days ago and LOVE it! Those salads look fabulous and I am very excited to find out what is in that guacamole! I think that book will be in my collection soon!
Oh, PEAS, Let it be me. I LOVE your blog!
I’m so glad you turned me in to Mama Pea! I’d love to have her cookbook. I have a little bit of a cookbook problem so please – feed my addiction!
I would love to have this cookbook! Those pictures of her food looks amazing and they are making me hungry!!!
Im so excited about this cookbook. Mama Pea’s recipes are always so good! I didnt expect it to be available in Canada so soon. I feel like we’re always waiting longer than everone else.
Fabulous giveaway! I am amazed by Mama Pea – I don’t know how she does it all!
I love her site! All of her recipes look so good!!!!
I ran across your blog a few weeks ago and I’ve been hooked! You’ve inspired me so much! I’d love to get the cookbook and try some more vegan recipes.
Wow this looks amazing, and thank you for introducing me to yet another awesome blog! I’m pretty sure this cookbook will be making its way into my kitchen one way or another…gotta have it! :)
i’d love to win a copy of her book! i love her recipes!