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!
That looks so good! I wish I was that creative in the kitchen, I guess that’s why I buy cookbooks and read food blogs :)
I would love to try out this cookbook! Pretty peas include me in your giveaway.
I am pretty sure this cookbook will change my life! Dare I hope to win it?
I’m late to the game here, but would love to win the book!
Ooh, I’d love to win Mama Pea’s amazing book! Love it all!
Love the Pea Family and would love this cookbook and pea pack. Thank you so much for the opportunity :)
I need this in my life! :)
The cookbook looks amazing! I have two veggie kids, and am always looking for new foods to try on them :)
I would love to win this cookbook and prize package. Thank you for this giveaway.
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This is a cool thing about blogging/internet
Folks who are not selfish can share what they found
and to show others there is enough to go around for all
no need to keep the “peas” to yourself!
Peace
Lentil meatballs sound so yummy! I’d love a sandwich of those! Cheers!
I love Mama Pea’s blog! This cookbooks looks wonderful and I can’t wait to try it out!
I would love to try this cookbook!
sweet mama pea – this is darling! i love a good, beautiful cookbook!!
So cute~i’d love to win it!
That cookbook looks awesome! I’d love to try out some of those reciPEAS =)
That salad looks to-die-for! I would love to add this cookbook to my collection!
I would love to get this book, Mama Pea has so many delicious recipes on her website, I’m sure her book is awesome.
I love Pea Kitty!!
I love Mama Pea and Peas and Thank You! Seriously the best!!!