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!
LOVE following her blog too! So excited to check the book out!
It all looks delicious! I sure would like to win :) pretty PEASe!
Thanks for the giveaway! I try and love a lot of the recipes she posts on her blog. Such a cute family!
Great giveaway! Love Mama Pea’s recipes and blog. :)
I am a big Pea fan and would love a copy of the book!
Yes, I want that pea pack!!!! And I need the cookbook-yum!
How gorgeous is that salad! The colors are amazing!
I cannot wait to get my hands on that cookbook! P&TY is one of the first food blogs I ever started following and I swear, Mama Pea is the sole reason I’m not eating out of my freezer every night!
I absolutely adore that baby bib! Must get one for my sweet nephew Colton!
Awesome giveaway! I’d love to try all those yummy vegan recipeas!
I love her blog too! So cute!
Got a recipe book – like for writing down recipes – at a shower on the weekend. Never going to use it, I’m a digital girl people get with the times! Luckily I found it at Chapters yesterday and now it’s in my car to be exchanged for Mama Pea’s book tonight. Unless of course I win one.
I have been coveting this cookbook!!! I know my chances are slim, but as a new vegetarian, I would be just delighted to dive into Mama Pea’s recipes! A little wit and humor on the side is always welcome in my book! Her dishes look delicious!
What a cute cookbook! Btw i love how you prop it up on your counter with fruit… :D
Pick me….peas???
The recipes sound and look wonderful. I also like that she makes the vegan diet very easy and attainable (just like you-Oh She Glows)! I don’t have to rush out and buy ingredients that are unusual, and I really like that, because those specialty ingredients can get really expensive.
Thanks for the great giveaway.
I love Mama Pea, too. I’m looking forward to getting a copy of her book.
Thanks for the chance to get the book and pack for free! What a great giveaway.
This looks awesome. I’d love her cookbook :)
I always have room for another Vegan cook book on my shelf. You cna bet even if I do not win I will be buying this book.
I’m planning on buying the book anyway but those extras are just TOO cute!
This is the perfect cookbook for this Mama who is raising 3 vegheads herself!
Love her blog, she cracks me up, I can relate to her on so many levels.
Heather