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!
Want want want! (And no, I’m not the same age as Gigi or Lulu, but my enthusiasm is just bursting through!)
Hope you having fun with your nephews. I would love to be included in the drawing! Pretty peas :)
I am new to the world of blogging and love Oh She Glows – now I have another to add to my daily reads. Thank you for the wonderful inspiration to live more fully every day!
Oh yes peas!!! It looks fab. Always on the lookout for meat-free meals!
What a great looking cookbook! Would love to win a copy.
I’d love it! Thank you!!
I’d LOVE LOVE LOVE to own this cookbook!!!
Would love to be fortunate enough to win this! Thanks for doing this!
Would love a copy of this book :)
Yogi Guacamole sounds awesome! I’d love a chance to win!
I loved to win this book! Thanks for the chance…
Cute post :) Would love to be entered in, thanks!
Love it. The pack is so cute.
This looks like a great cookbook!
Gotta get this book! Thanks for the opportunity to maybe win it!
OMG totally want one too. hope I’m not too late to enter the draw!!
just found your website and it seems great! I love the idea of a veg cookbook for the whole family. Thanks for doing a give-away, and keep up the good work.
Love it! What a great cookbook!
I would LOVE to win this!
here’s to hoping and praying i win!!