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!
What a great Giveaway! I love reading the Pea Blog :)
This cookbooks is going to be so great, can’t wait for it!!!
I’d love to win this…everything you described looks delicious!!
Love you and love Mama Pea. Thanks to the two of you, I have been able to create healthy meals while becoming more creative in the kitchen! Would love to win–lentil meatballs sound delicious!
Would love to win this cookbook!
Would love this cookbook- trying to eat more meatless meals!
I’ve always been a fan and this book (and pack!) looks amazing. Way to go mama P!
I would love to win mama pea’s cookbook!
My sister, who is an avid follower of both your site and “Peas and Thank You”, introduced me to your site and Mama Peas as well. I would like to win this book so that I can give it to my sister for her birthday to thank her for sharing these two wonderful food blog sites!
That chickpea salad looks amazing! Whether I win or not, I’ll definitely be checking out her book! :D
i love this blog too….would love love love to have the cookbook. thanks for the opportunity :)
Sounds like some yummy recipes to try out on my family. :)
I am so excited to win or buy this cookbook! I love her recipes.
Yes, pease ;D
As a newcomer to this kind of eating, your site and Mama Pea’s have been a big big help! A cookbook would be just the thing to keep me on this wonderful track. Thanks for all you do!
Yes, peas ;D
As a newcomer to this kind of eating, your site and Mama Pea’s have been a big big help! A cookbook would be just the thing to keep me on this wonderful track. Thanks for all you do!
Oh no! I am so sorry for the multiple comments! eek!
Hi, I am obsessed with cookbooks! :)
Yes, pease ;D
As a newcomer to this kind of eating, your site and Mama Pea’s have been a big big help! A cookbook would be just the thing to keep me on this wonderful track. Thanks for all you do!
My husband would love the Thai Crunch Salad, so we would love to win the book :)
Looks like a great book! I’m in such a cooking rut this summer and could use the inspiration. Thanks!
I desperately want this cookbook! Winning this giveaway would make my day, and it was my birthday on Monday–so maybe I’ll have birthday luck? :)
haha love the “may the peas be with you!” :D that’s awesome~you don’t see many children who love “mediterranean meat ball” dishes