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 am so excited for the release of thus book! Mama pea is my hero :-)
I need to start building my cookbook collection!
ooooh mama pea, cant wait to make every single recipe in your cookbook.
great giveaway!
Love your blog–plan to read it everyday! Mama Pea is hilarious, wise and soulful. I would love a copy of her book.
I would love one!
I would love to win this!! :)
The cookbook looks AWESOME! I’d love to check it out :) I hope I win … fingers crossed.
I <3 Mama Pea! And you too, Angela!
What a cute idea! Would love to win :)
I have already left one but PEAS pick me!!
Getting in there at the last minute… looks like a great prize pack!
Very exciting news that a new vegan cookbook is on the market!
The cookbook looks great and I love the aprons!
I am always looking for some new healthy recipes to try for my family and these recipes look delicious! That Chickpea, Strawberry, Mango Salad looks amazing! :)
Oh, I simply love her blog! Love her humor and amazing recipes! The two reasons I love your blog, too! Would love to win this giveaway!
If it’s not too late of course I’d love a chance to win such a fun and delicious looking book!
I’d love some Peas. And Thank You.
:-)
This book looks fantastic! I’m definitely going to purchase it either way but it can’t hurt to try and win one as well :)
I am always looking for new healthy cookbooks!
Great review!