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!
The Husband is basically a small child when it comes to trying new foods…I should really go out and buy this book!
…or win it! ;)
I’m entering! :) Haha, My mom loves to cook. :P
That salad looks delicious! Your photographs always look so yummy! :)
You never cease to amaze me Ange! I love love love your website and this new book you are promoting looks FANTASTIC! My kids will love it! Keep up the good work chicky!
I am desperate for a copy of mama pea’s cookbook! Can’t wait to try everything :)
My book came yesterday. I was so excited when I saw the box sitting by the mailbox. The only thing my copy is missing is an autograph. Love the book already! I love the Pea Family and Mama Pea! When my husband came home from work, he saw my nose was buried in a book and said “Is that Mama Pea’s book?” :-)
i love the title of the book! would be an awesome to have!
That bib would looks adorable on my little O-Ren. Dogs count as peas too, right? :)
Oh, the salad looks amazing. It must be very tasty. I hope I win so that I can make it :).
I would love a copy of this book! I find meatless dishes perfect for summer. — Naveen
Awesome giveaway. I love the Pea Family!!
This cookbook looks awesome!!!! I am so fortunate to have found this site and can’t wait to purchase this book for my family!!! Thanks for opening up our eyes to the beauty of Vegan recipes!!!
I would so love to win this cookbook. Sarah can brighten up my day with the first sentence of her post. Thanks
I LOVE Mama Peas’ blog and I’ll definitely have to go out and get the cookbook, that salad looks amazing!
I just discovered the Peas and Thank You site last week and those photos look so delicious!
I’d love to win!
I would love to win!
That salad looks amazing. I must have the cookbook…an autographed version peas as that would make it all that much more special!
I love her blog and have heard such good things about her cookbook!
What a great cookbook! We live in a mixed household (both vegetarians and meat eaters) and it would be so nice to find easy recipes that everyone would enjoy. Thank you for this giveaway, I want to to win this.
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