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!
I’m so excited about this cookbook! I preordered (& sadly, I’m still waiting, boohoo) but I’d love a copy to share with a friend!
I love Mama Pea and the cookbook looks amazing!
Mama Pea is the recipe queen! I’d love to win a copy of her book!
Wow! What an amazing looking cookbook (and always liked her blog), and what an amazing post…so funny! Thanks!
This looks great!
I am a recent subscriber, and I LOVE your stories and recipes. Your photographs are dazzling as well :) I even got my meat-and-potatoes boyfriend to try ABU…I’m working on getting him to drink a Green Monster – I keep telling myself baby steps…
I love the Peas and Thankyou blog!!! Can’t wait to get a copy of her cookbook.
You crack me up… Love your blog!! Thanks for a chance.
Ohhhh that chickpea salad looks great!
Although I don’t actually have a family of my own (still a little too young for that, haha) the recipes look like they’d be lots of fun to try out for my parents! Oh, and I’m sure the pea pack will come in handy some day! Teehee!
Green monsters and chipotle lime tempeh tacos–my boyfriend wants vegan food! Finally! So glad you reviewed the book–I couldn’t agree more!
I love Mama Pea! I’d love to win her cookbook!
I would love to have a copy of Peas and Thank You! It sounds like just what I need to help me feed my family!
I would love to win this, I am on the look-out for inspiring new ideas for my little pea, who is turning his nose at all the veggies I love!
her book looks excellent! i would love to add it to my cookbook collection.
oh i would so love to win this as i read her blog all the time but unfortunately can’t afford to buy the cookbook.
Oh I would love to get my hands on a copy of this book! I am always trying to find new and adventurous recipes for myself as well as ones my kids will eat up… I am slowly turning my whole family over to eating more raw/whole recipes one weekend at a time :) Take care all and keep up the great work, you certainly keep us coming back for more…
Love the name, love the book, hope I win! :)
I’m expecting and would love this book for my little pea!!! :) I just found OSG a couple weeks ago and I’m addicted already! Looking forward to finding more healthy recipes.
I finally got to see the book at the store and it is wonderful! Can’t wait until I have a little extra money to get it. Lots of great recipes and some basic cooking instructions to improve your skills if needed:)
I am so excited for this cookbook! I cannot wait to buy one – or win one :)