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!
Oh, yes peas! You had me at chipotle lime tempeh tacos!
Peas peas peas pick me for the Giveaway!!! I NEED Mango Cupcakes in my life!!! Oh. That and Lentil Meatballs. I mean, come on!
PS: Am about to try your chocolaty-peanut butter “rice krispy” squares…Not planning on having them around longer than 2 hours :)
Peas pick me!
Mmm….the crunchy thai salad sounds delicious!
Oh how I would LOVE that cookbook! I’ve been slowly moving to eating less meat and need veggie ideas that will keep my boyfriend satisfied! This would great for that!
I would love a chance to win this cookbook and prizes as the vegan beast in me is drooling at the recipes shown!!
I absolutely love your blog! I am newly obsessed with green monster smoothies and am looking into purchasing a barley grass, wheat grass, and alfalfa powder to add to them. I also made a raw kale salad of yours that was absolutely DELICIOUS! All my coworkers wanted the recipe when they saw me eating it at work! Keep up the amazing work :)
– Caitlin
Holy cow – 640 comments!!! Crazy!! I’m just excited to try that guac recipe :)
The cookbook looks awesome! I’d love to win one!
I’m so excited for Mama Pea’s new cookbook! I’d love the chance to win and try out all her recipes!
I haven’t read the Peas and Thank You blog before, but now I’m really anxious to start. The cookbook looks AMAZING!! Super excited to have a chance to win it!
Oh this looks wonderful! And how cute is the name. I am checking out the blog and adding the cookbook to my wish list.
love mama pea and crew! i plan on getting this book one way or another, through giveaways or storming through barnes and noble and demanding a copy in my hands within 3 seconds
I have been to Mama Pea’s website before and really enjoyed her humor, as well as her luscious recipes. However, I didn’t know know she now has a cookbook out. I will have to see if I can find it at my bookstore. I adore the cute little aprons, bibs and such. Wonderful!
I love her blog and recipes as well, and would love to win a copy of her book!
That strawberry salad looks so delicious! Can’t wait to my hands on a copy of that cookbook!
“Peas” send me this book! It looks fabulous!
The book looks amazing. I can’t wait to get my own copy :)
I’m eagerly awaiting the arrival of my copy!
yes peas!
I can’t wait to get this book … now just waiting for yours, Angela ;-)