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 way to add some delicious new recipes into my usual routine!
I love your website. I am new to being vegan! I have been playing with it for a while though and realize I feel so much better. I need all the help I can get! I would love to have this cookbook for some ideas! Thanks so much for the contest and having your website! Blessings!
I love Mama Pea’s blog! Her cookbook looks amazing too!
Just started following you. Found you through your #1 recipe Avocado Pasta. Can’t wait to make it! Would love to win this book, trying to go meatless once a week…this would totally help!
That chickpea salad you made looks delicious! If I don’t win Mama Pea’s book I’ll have to go buy it myself!
Oh. my. goodness!! I can’t wait to try this chickpea strawberry mango salad! I <3 her doughnuts, too. Mmmmm :)
Ahh Mama Pea is always hilarious!
Oh, I’d love to win a copy of Mama Pea’s book!!! It’s on my to-buy list anyway!
Mama Pea’s blog has really been an inspiration to me, and it has made me challenge myself trying to make the recipes gluten-free.
I just bought this book from Amazon but would love a copy to give to my Mom! I love reading her blog posts – they are such a funny way to start the day!
I love her blog! So happy to hear the book has been released in Canada! Great Giveaway!
Love Mama Pea! I can’t wait to get my hands on her cookbook, her recipes are fantastic!!
The chickpea strawberry mango salad looks absolutely delicious! I’d love to give it a try.
I would love a copy of this book. Thanks for hosting the giveaway :)
I would love to win the pea pack and hopefully be able to learn how to start cooking healthy, good tasting meals! (I’m not the best cook) ;-)
I would love to have a copy of her cookbook :) Might have to add that one to the list!
Wow, so cute!!! All the recipes look delicious! I’ve been vegetarian for 6 years and vegan for 6 months and still don’t even own one vegetarian cookbook (or other cookbook for that matter). I should become domesticated one of these days ;)
I would love to win the Peas and Thank You cookbook. I’m always looking for new vegan cookbooks with simple recipes.
I’m always looking for new vegetarian recipes to try! I would LOVE a copy of this cookbook!
I’d love to win! I have this book on my current wish list.