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’d LOVE to win this giveaway!
I’d love to win Mama Peas cookbook! She cracks me up everyday & always inspires me with her easy to make recipes.
I would love to have the chance to win her cookbook! It looks great! :)
That chickpea and fruit salad (with cinnamon vinaigrette!!!) sounds so unusual and tasty! Thank you for hosting the giveaway and Mama Pea for providing the giveaway goods.
fun giveaway! would make a great gift for a new mom! :)
I meant to get her cookbook yesterday while I was out and forgot!! Now I want to win this giveaway…of course, if I don’t, I’ll go buy it anyway! :D
This salad looks delicious! So wonderful and colorful!
Ooooo that mango salad looks (and sounds) delish! I need to pick up the book but my long work days leave me forgetting what my own name is let alone the ability to remember to go to a bookstore. That’s what weekends are for, right?
Oh I love her blog and can’t wait to get my hands on the cookbook! You’re amazing Angela, love reading your blog too!
i love her recipes! and always get a laugh out of her blog posts….truly inspiring!!
Would love the read that cookbook! :)
Angela – you make this cookbook come to life! I would be thrilled to own something like this and start my food (and my life) and that of my family as well healthier!
ahhh what a fabulous giveaway this would be to win! I’m a new vegan – so it would be a rather helpful cookbook to have around! :)
I’d love to win that cookbook! After trying her MMmmmmm sauce and crack wrap, I can’t get enough! Plus she has the most adorable family
I want to win the giveaway
This cookbook looks great! I hope I win it! Love your blog Ange <3
Would love to win this give away! Recently started researching vegetarian and vegan lifestyles and would love to have a cookbook handy, especially from a lady who is as awesome as Mama Pea.
Mama Pea is hilarious! I would love to win the cookbook, try a bunch of recipes and then share with my mom!
As a mama pea trying to teach my own sweet lil’ peas to both like their peas and say their thank yous (and share a good laugh on the way!), I would love to win this giveaway! Regardless, thanks for sharing about another cookbook I need to add to my “next possible purchase list”!
Please pick me :) Every little bit helps as I am trying to change our eating habits day by day……. Thanks!