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!
Would love to win this book, love her blog (and yours as well!)
love this giveaway!!!! I am going to be ordering the book soon, but if I am lucky enough, maybe I won’t have to ;)
This sounds like a great book! As a new vegan I would love to win this book!
Thanks for sharing Mama Pea! My son is 12 and won’t go near a vegetable but I know it’s not too late to inspire a change in him too!
I’ve been reading her blog forever, the cookbook looks so beautiful
I really need to get my hands on a copy of that cookbook. That salad looks amazing!
Oh, that salad you liked looks good! I could go for trying that and then moving on through the book!
Oh I’d love to win!
katherinedibello (at) gmail (dot) com
Yes Peas!!!! I would love to win this!
The two recipes you’ve tried so far look pea-licious, hehe… ;)
Love The “Peas” family & Mama Pea’s blog! I have girls that are close in age to Gigi & Lulu, and every now & again, if they’re around me while I’m on the computer, they’ll ask to see G & L’s pics on the “polite” blog! Haha!!!
I would love to win this set!!
Thanks for sharing Mama Peas favorites !!!!!
Yes Peas! I’ve been meaning to order this cookbook… that salad looks awesome!!!
How awesome! I’d love a chance to win :-)
OOH…yes Peas?
Peas peas peas & thank you for a wonderful site & now, a cookbook with a giveaway. i KNOW the perfect moms for this. She’s due in September & i love her to death {hugging her to death is not in my playbook lol}
Anywhooooooo keep up the great work! :)
Do I dare? Oh yes I dare to throw my name in the hat. What a great giveaway Angela!!!
I completed a review of Mama Pea’s book on my blog (although of my own doing as I am completely in love with her blog).
http://mynaturallyfrugalfamily.blogspot.com/2011/07/peas-and-thank-you-review.html
My once frightfully picky eating children have turned into almost angel eaters since I started cooking them vegan food! They love it, and I would be so grateful to be put into the draw to win this cookbook! I am so excited to check out her blog too.
Whoa! A couple people might want the book! That’s amazing. I can’t wait to get the book but winning it would be fun too!