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!
That salad looks yummy! Thanks for the great giveaway.
I’m not Vegan, but I’m dairy free, so I know a bunch of her recipes would help me expand my vegetable palate! Thanks for the giveaway
A veg. cookbook that’s family-friendly is hard to find! Thanks for sharing this with us.
I am going to read her blog today! Thank you for sharing. My family are not vegetarians, but I eat vegan style ( thats what I like to call it). Anyway, I am always on the hunt for healthy recipes that my family will love. This book looks like a perfect way to incorporate healthy dinners into our rotation without them even noticing they are vegan. :) LOVE THAT!!!
You are so right…she is one funny gal! The book looks great and the pics of that salad make me want to try it (where as hearing the recipe it didn’t get me all jumpy up and down excited). Good to have people making you think outside the box! Looks like Mama Pea’s book will be a hit! Now, I wonder what the surprise is in the guac?…
Pumpkin pie spice chickpeas in a salad, Yummy! and Mango cupcakes with coconut cream frosting, my mouth is watering. Sounds so delicious and i would definately love to get my hands on this cookbook-it would be put to good use immediately
Peas pick me!! :)
I love Mama Pea and I would love that Pea Pack! Thanks for the great review and giveaway :)
I’d love to learn to make the spaghetti with lentil meatballs. Thanks for having the giveaway!
I love the pea family and am so excited for this cookbook!
Would love this cookbook! Just stated trying vegan recipes(thanks to you) and would love some great new ideas. Thanks so much!
I am trying to eat 2-3 Vegan meals a day with the hopes of possibly transitioning full time – so I would love to get a copy of this book!
You said the guac was being served with Mary’s crackers – what are those? A recipe? They look delish – I’d like to try some, so if you could share the recipe, I’d love it.
Marys crackers are a brand you can buy at superstore and costco :)
Thanks – I have had similar ones in a restaurant…so i was curious about that. i am pumped i can get them at costco!!
I would love a copy of this book, it sounds fantastic! Thanks for hosting a giveaway!
This is great! I am always looking for different, healthy meatless meal ideas!
the book looks great- i would love a copy to try out the recipes!
I love Sarah and her delicious and funny website. I have been following for a while now and her recipes always look sooo yummy. I would love to be considered for this giveaway.
Thank you!!
I am dying to get my hands on this book – I really hope I win!
This cookbook to be the key to unlock my steak-loving husbands inner vegetarian — though he’s already a green monster believer! Thanks for a great blog, Angela!
I’ve been reading Peas & Thank you for a long time and am so excited the book has finally come! Her recipes are great, family friendly, and of course she always makes you giggle while you’re drooling over what you’re dying to make next for dinner. Can’t wait to see it! Thanks Angela, for sharing with all your readers. You’re giving them a real gift. (you reminded me today why your blog is the only other one I read). :)
Oh I love the Peas! Try the peanut butter chocolate chip cookie dough balls……oh and the MMMMMM sauce!