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!
Although I bought the book yesterday….I would love this pack so i can gift the book to somebody who doesn’t believe vegan food is delicious and keep all those cute other goodies for myself (my birthday is Aug. 10 ;) )
The book looks beautiful! I need all the help i can get to feed my non-vegan family. They aren’t always willing to eat what I eat as a vegan.
I am so excited for this book… I’m not going to buy it incase I win :)
I NEED this book! And that “Pea Pack” is too cute!
What a precious giveaway package! She has obviousy stolen the hearts of a lot of us and I am glad you girls have been endorsing the cookbook so I could know about her and begin to follow her too! Sure would love to win that package. Thanks for the opportunity!
I can’t wait to get my own copy of the book! I am waiting to buy it from our local bookstore, but I would love to win a free autographed copy instead. :)
Love her blog – the cookbook would be a fantastic thing to win!
Love it! Thanks for the giveaway, i’d love a copy!
~Kerianne.
This is perfect! I have two little ones and I am always struggling to cook meals the whole family will enjoy. I would love to win.
Peas and thank you!
(Couldn’t resist.)
Love her witty sarcasm and can’t wait for a copy of her book!
I think that Mama Pea is an inspiration to other mothers to instill a love of cooking and eating real food with your children. I can’t wait to get her book and try out her recipes with my family.
That strawberry/mango salad looks delicious! I would love to be entered to win the cookbook. Thanks for hosting this giveaway!!
ive heard of mama peas website but havent made it there yet. but i will in 2 seconds. i would be interested with some good kid friendly recipes for this vegan family!
I would love love love to win Mama Pea’s book!
Thank you for introducing me to a wonderful new blog! This is so exciting. Peas and Thank You, I love it already.
Thai cruch salad here I come :) That cook book looks to die for!!!
I would love to win this cookbook – I love Mama Peas blog :)
Veganism intrigues the peas and carrots out of me! & that pea pack is nothing short of adorable. Would LOVE to win a copy! Pick me peas! :)
Love the look of that salad! To win this giveaway would make my my day pea-utiful!
I’m a pea-lover myself (literally, as well as in regards to Mama Peas’ blog), and I have been waiting to read this book since Mama Pea announced she was going to be writing it! As it’s not available at the library yet, and I’m on a student’s budget, I’d LOVEE to win a copy!
Oh, and I don’t own a kitchen apron and am a totebag-whore of sorts, so I’d love to get my paws on those ;)
izzyy