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!
This is the second time I have seen this cookbook referenced in less than a day!! Sooo excited to get myself a copy :)
Oh that book looks awesome!
I love all her recipes… especially the zuchinni quinoa lasagna. It’s a hit at our house!
Yes, I really like her blog! I’ve made some of her recipes and they are fantastic! I would love to see the compilation of recipes in her cookbook!
Oh…I’ve been eyeing this book since I first heard about it and would love a copy. Also, I absolutely LOVE your blog!!
Mama Pea and her cookbook sound amazing!
I received a cookbook for Christmas that was written with so much personality, I read the entire thing cover to cover. It sounds like Mama Pea’s cookbook is written similarly. Exciting!
She’s hilarious. The cookbook looks great.
Yes Peas! I love when a cookbook is more than just recipes. The kind you read from cover to cover before even trying a recipe :)
This cookbook looks like so much fun!
Just learned of Peas and Thank You from your blog and after poking around I LOVE IT.
wow amazing, would really like a copy
I am so excited to get my hands on this cookbook – it looks amazing!
I really want this book. Great giveaway!
The book looks beautiful!! (and her recipes delicious)
Mama Peas recipes always do turn out wonderfully…I would love this book!
Have a merry day :D
Oh my family and I just love her blog and her recipes. Love your blog, keep up the great work Angela!
Would love to have a copy to feed the little peas in my dayhome!
LOVE peas and thank you! Def. in my top 3 blogs and would also LOVE a copy of the cookbook, as I have just made the switch (July 1st) to an all vegan diet, and I am not starting to struggle a bit with new recipe ideas. :)
i want to make her cookie dough balls ASAP! and can’t wait to try out some of the recipes
That salad looks absolutely delicious!
I’ve never read her blog, but will have to check it out as it sounds great!! I’m always on the lookout for a great vegan cookbook, so would love to win this one (or else purchase it if I don’t win)! :)
Thanks for the chance to win. Love your website and all the great recipes that you create. We just enjoyed your Avocado, Cilantro and Garlic sauce over pasta last night (one of our favorites).