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!
This look fantastic. Really. I just leaved the house family to live in an apartment, and I think that would be helpful to do some delicious recipe :D Yummy. Thanks for giving us this chance!
Count me in! I would love the cookbook.
Thanks for the chance to win Mama Pea’s cookbook. I am the type of cook who needs the written recipe right in front of me while I cook. Mama’s recipes look yummy!!!
Great blog – the book looks to have so much color!!! I’m just starting on my vegan path and would LOVE Peas and Thank You Cookbook to help me!!!!
Giveaway for commenting? I can do that :)
this book would make an awesome addition to my collection! and as someone who is “leaning into” veganism, i know i will put it to good use.
OMG! I’d LOVE a Peas and Thank You Cookbook!!!! I’m slowly leaning into the lifestyle and could definitely use some recipes. :)
I would love to win this cookbook! I recently discoverd Peas and Thank You’s blog and have loved it.
Would love to win this cookbook!!!
If not, it’s available on the Chapters website and is saved in my shopping cart :)
thanks for the giveaway!!!
This cookbook looks beautiful and very user friendly. I would love to have this book in my collection.
That Chickpea Strawberry Mango Salad look amazing! I would love to try it out!
I’ve been seriously inching my way to a full time vegan. This book would help me get better equipped to choose vegan meals more often then not :)
Thank you for As She Glows. It inspires me <3
I would love to win this cookbook. If I don’t win it, I’m definitely going to buy it!
Thanks for the giveaway, Angela!
I’m trying to incorporate more vegan meals to my diet, and this cookbook would be helpful!
I love the blog! I would love to win her book!
Love the title, love the humor, love the inspiration behind it all! I am into anything and everything that will get my kids (and hubby) into eating healthy and enjoying it!
Ooohhh, pick me, pick me! I want it. OK, I will totally win this (I never actually win so I am trying to put some winning Karma out there!). I look forward to your blog everyday and just wanted to say thanks for sharing!
Oh wow, this looks absolutely amazing and I’d love to have it!:)