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 already have her book – but need another one for my vegetarian friend. She would love it! Love your website Angela and hope you write a cookbook someday too! As an omnivore, you (and Mama Pea) inspire me to make food I would otherwise miss out on.
How fun! I would love a copy of Peas and Thank you!
Holy wow! A lot of people want this cookbook… including ME! :) These recipes look AMAZING! xo
Love this blog and I also love your blog, Angela! Got to have this book and now you need to have one too!
I would love to try her recipes!
Peas, oh pretty peas, give me this cookbook! I’ve been dreaming of vegan cupcakes, lentil “meat”balls, and secret ingredient infused guacamole!
Mama Pea is amazing! And you made her chickpea strawberry mango salad look stunning. I need to start making more summer dishes like that! Yum. If I don’t win this cookbook, I know I’m going to end up buying it eventually!
This would be a wonderful surprise :)
Mama Pea is a such a sarcasm superstar! I’d love to get my hands on her cookbook. :)
Thank you for hosting this awesome giveaway!!! I would love to win a peas and thank you cook book. I’m sure it’s as hilarious as her blog!!
I would love a copy of sarahs cook book! I have made a bunch of her recipes and they have all been a huge hit!
Great giveaway – I love peas (and all sorts of other veggies, too :) )!
I’ve been counting down the days until the book’s Canadian release! Can’t wait to get my hands on it – free copy or not!
Been dying to get my peas – er, paws – on this book! And the pea pack is just too adorable!
I hope I win :)
I would love a copy of this book! even though im cooking for one, i need to start cooking more !
Wow, I’ve never been so excited for a cookbook release!!! I want this one bad! Plus it seems as if it’s going to be a fun read also!!
PEAS pick me! :)
I just started reading the pea blog ( I know I know!) and of course I love it! you wouldnt?!?! the pics, stories and recipes are amazing. Winning the cookbook would just be peachy haha :)
I could use some more peas in my life! Just have to think of how I’m going to explain to others the inevitable out loud laughter from reading a cookbook!