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 love Mama Pea! She is hallarious and her recipes are always a hit with my boys. So happy for her.
Speaking of recipes being a hit with my boys – they thought the blueberry chia bars were amazing – your nephews are going to love them!
Congratulations to the Pea Family on their big release!
Now you’ve got me wondering what is that secret ingredient in the Yogi Guacamole… peas perhaps?
I love Mama Pea and am anxiously awaiting my pre-ordered copy of her cookbook!:)
I’m going to have to check out her website!
The book looks great – I would love to have a copy.
I love your website Angela ! I view it 2 to 3 times a day for a pick me up. Thanks for all you do.
Wow, that chickpea salad looks amazing! I just recently found your blog and I love it. I am a dedicated meat eater but your recipes tempt me right into the realm of veggies :)
Oooh this is a cool giveaway! I would love to win! :) Mama Pea is like my hero!! And that Chickpea Strawberry Mango Salad looks YUM!!
Great review! I love Mama Pea, her gorgeous family, and her delicious recipeas!
Pretty Peas? I’m very new to Mama Peas but am very excited that you are a fan too!
I would love a copy of her book! What a great giveaway! Thanks!!!
I adore mama pea! She is so funny, relatable and down to earth. I can’t wait to pick up her book. :)
I found yours and Mama Peas blogs around the same time. Both are daily must reads for me!
This looks great! Is the Yogi Guac made with chickpeas?
Ange, you are such a ray of sunshine – thanks for the awesome recipes and fun banter. Mama Pea’s cookbook looks fabulous! I’ll have to order one for myself.
PS – your glo bars are super yummy!
this book looks so cute, i’m a big fan of her recipes.
I have been a fan of her blog for awhile too! And I have been wanting to buy her cookbook to try my hand at vegan cooking so this would be perfect :-) :-)
I have seen Mama Pea’s recipes before, and I have seen many of my favorite bloggers try out her recipes. I would love to win to see for myself, how great Mama Pea’s recipes are!!! :D
Chickpea Strawberry Mango Salad = wow that looks sooo good!
And I am jealz of all you girls on the book tour. I would have loved a sneak peak. Just means I have to venture out and get my copy, asap.
Unless I win one. Which would totally rock!! :)
always love a new cookbook!