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!
Oooh that chickpea salad looks delicious! As does the guacamole! yummy. If the whole cookbook is as tasty as these two dishes then it is going to be a huge hit!
Love Mama Pea! Her meal plan was so helpful in educating me and my Mom on how to become vegetarian/vegan. :)
Ah I totally need this in my life!! I am on my own maiden voyage to become vegan! So far I have been completely meat free for 18 days, and I have had minimal, minimal dairy! Diving in head first!
I would LOVE this cookbook! It’s so hard being a vegetarian and finding good recipes. This would help me out a lot :) Thanks for the opportunity. Love your blog!
I would <3 to own the cookbook!!
I love OSG and mama pea! i have hundreds of vegetarian/vegan blogs bookmarked but peas and thank you wasn’t even on my radar until you mentioned it here a while back. i would love to win but will still be picking up the book if i don’t.
So exciting! I was thinking about everything I’ve eaten in the past few weeks, and I haven’t had meat for oh 14 days! Wasn’t even planned, I’ve just been loving the vegetarian recipes and haven’t missed meat at all. Weird!
i would definitely love to be entered in the draw !! that chickpea salad looks all kinds of delicious …
I’m a regular meat-eater, but I’ve been trying to include more meatless meals in my week. This cookbook looks amazing!
I would love to win that beautiful cookbook! The salad you made looks amazing!
Valerie
I’ve been obsessed with the Pumpkin-Spice Roasted Chickpeas since I found the recipe on Peas and Thank You. I’ve been making it almost weekly! I can’t wait to try the Mango Salad.
Ahhhh I would LOVEEEEE to have her cookbook!! I’ve been wanting to cut back on meat, and I think this cookbook would be a healthy and fun way to start!! Mama pea seems like a genius!
I’ve been trying to reduce the amount of meat and animal protein that I eat since reading The China Study (and because I just don’t really like meat that much!), so I would absolutely love to win this giveaway!
You had me at chickpea, mango, strawberry!! Can’t wait to get my hands on this book!
Ooooh, I’ve seen this cookbook at the store, but I haven’t had a chance to flip through it yet. I’m impressed with her ability to handle raising kids, write a book and write her awesome blog.
peas add me! :)
GAH! I would LOVE to win this cookbook! If I don’t then I am going to buy the book! Love Pea Mama! She’s funny and creates delicious food! :)
You and Mama Pea are my favorite vegan bloggers! While I’m not completely vegan, I eat vegan most of the time, and you two inspire me with your oh-so-tasty concoctions!
Oh I must make that chickpea salad. I don’t think I will rest until I do! I am not vegan, but you and Mama Pea make it look very attractive and less intimidating! Thank you!
Oh my gosh, Mama Pea sounds adorable! I’m gonna have to check out her blog :)