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!
Ahhh I love Mama Pea’s blog so much!! I would love to win a copy of the cookbook!
This book looks fabulous and yummy!
Her cookbook looks amazing! Yogi guac sounds like something I need in my life.
i love mama pea’s blog! and that salad looks amazing!!
My book is sitting at home, just delivered, waiting for me to get home and open it! I’m so excited!
I love the Pea’s! That salad looks oh so yummy :)
I love love love Peas and Thank You! It makes me so happy to see the outpouring of love from the blog community this week, what with The Great Fundraising Act and the amazing support for Mama Pea’s book! Both very, very well-deserved. (And of course I love OSG c: )
The cookbook looks great! I am slightly obsessed with cookbooks and would love to add this to my collection.
I love her blog and would love to win a book!
Yes peas! :)
YUM! This looks amazing! I have no doubt all of the recipes in the book are equally amazing!
This looks like a beautiful and helpful cookbook for a vegetarian family! Thanks for sharing the recommendation!
Peas let me be the winner of the cookbook! It looks awesome!
Kelly
Yes, peas! My husband and I have made the switch to mostly meatless in the last four months, but I feel like I’m cooking two meals every time we eat since my kids, though good eaters, are still attached to their meat. I will love having more resources (whether I win, or have to buy it myself!)
I’d love to win that cookbook and I’d be proud to wear that lovely apron! :-)
I LOVE that apron!!!!
Have been reading about this book all over the blogosphere. Would love to win the book and the pea pack!
The cookbook looks awesome and that salad sounds AMAZING!
I totally love Mama Pea…..I have the book on it’s way, but I would love an additional copy to give to my own mama!
Mama Pea and you are my favorite food bloggers. I became vegan almost a year ago and I wouldn’t have been able to stay vegan without the two of you! Thanks for inspiring me to eat and live well! I can’t wait to buy this book and I hope you come out with one too!