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 Mama Pea! I want this book so bad, even if I don’t win I’m planning on buying it this weekend :)
Love Mama Pea and cannot wait to buy her book! Hopefully I can get it for my Kindle :)
That is so exciting!!! I wonder if it’s already on the shelves at bookstores around here.. I’ll look out for it! :)
I really really would love a copy of her cookbook! Her humor is amazing and her food always looks beautiful and scrumptious! Happy Wednesday!
I would love the cookbook if only to prove to my hubby that I can still make easy peasy delicious vegan meals with one left hand (I’m right handed in a cast). Either that or so he could cook me (and learn!) something other than penne while I heal haha…love your site Angela
Thank God for Mama Pea! I would have never tried roasted chickpeas without that woman! She is such an inspiration and makes me laugh every day! :)
My sister in law who is expecting would loove that cookbook!
Peas and Thank You is one of my favorite blogs and I am so excited about the new cookbook! Thanks for hosting such a great giveaway, Angela :)
Wow thank you for introducing me to this blog! I think the recipe book would be amazing! ps. I made your butternut squash and couscous salad and it was great! :P
Congrats to Mama Pea! I can’t wait to get my hands on her cookbook. If I don’t win, I do plan to buy it very soon :)
I don’t own a single cookbook so I’m entering this great giveaway. Although, I can’t wait to get my hands on your future book Angela :)
mmm That salad looks great and the idea of lentil meatballs is making my mouth water. I’m going to have to look for it at my bookstore.
OMG “oh she glows” and “peas and thank you” are my daily blogs. I can’t wait to have in my hands the book….. and hope to have the oh she glows book some day as well.
I would love this book!!! Right now I am looking for new ideas on meatless meals that are healthy and I hope I win!!!!!
That salad looks incredible. I think I need to buy this cookbook just to make that salad.
Mama Pea’s “recipeas” look incredible!
Awesome! I can’t wait for my copy of the book that should get here tomorrow. If I won this I’d give one to my sister in law who could really use it! In fact I may get her one anyways, her and her hubby could really use the help. I love the pea pack :D
OH MY FREAKING GOD!!! that salad looks devine!!!!
YUM can’t wait to make some recipeas from this cook book ;)
I want that cookbook! :-)