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 can’t wait to get my hands on this book and would love to win! Mama Pea’s recipes are fabulous, as are yours!
This sounds like a great cookbook, I’d love to try it! I’m in the middle of my third week eating vegetarian, so I’m always looking for yummy recipes to add to my collection. :)
I am dying to get this prize! You and Mama Pea are my favorite vegan cooks, because you use real ingredients that are affordable and make meals everyone enjoys. Your wheat berry salad is one of my favorites, and last night I made my first batch of MP’s famous Mmmm sauce. A combination made in heaven, perhaps?
Mama Pea is hilarious and so witty, I can’t wait to see what’s inside her cookbook.
I literally laugh out loud when reading Mama Pea’s blog. I’d LOVE to win a copy of her cookbook. Her cookbook is part of my secret plan to get my husband to give up meat :)
Thanks for a great give-away!!!
Thanks for another great post Angela!! All the “pea” references were cracking me up. The yogi guacamole and chickapea strawberry mango salad both sound delicious!!! Is 9:00 am to early to start cooking lunch? :)
I have ordered it via amazon.de but delivery time to Germany is 2-3 weeks. I’m breathing really deep to calm myself. I want this now! not in 2-3 weeks.
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Absolutely love Mama Pea! I love her blog and would love to get my hands on her cookbook! :)
all of those recipes sound amazing!
Though not entirely vegan, a life-long hobby is cookbooks! Now an empty-nester with time to learn to cook just for 2 again (after 4 children), and a strong desire for healthy, organic, delicious and exciting new meals, finding these 2 websites is a new part of my day! Thank you!
I think this looks like a great cookbook. My husband and I are almost completely vegetarian. We only eat chicken and very rarely and I don’t have a vegetarian cookbook at all! Mama Pea is hilarious too so I am sure it is a great read!
My husband and I have tried (and loved) many of Mama Peas’ recipes from her blog, and would love a copy of this book!
Mama Pea’s cookbook looks so cute! I would love to win it. :)))
I would love to have a copy of her cookbook !!!!! :)
I adore Mama Pea – seriously. Reading her blog makes my sides split and she’s just so relatable and NICE! I’m dying to get my hands on one of those pea packs (and her book of course!).
I’m so thrilled for the Peas! Today is so exciting, and I know they all appreciate your support!
I’ve been trying to figure out ways to eat less and less meat, and I’d love Mama Pea’s book to help the progress!
Oh my gosh, I would LOVE a copy! I have two little girls and am trying so hard to feed them wholesome, tasty food.
I love Mama Pea and am also dying to get one of these pea pack and book combos!