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 her recipes – they’re always a hit :)
I would LOVE to be entered in your contest! That salad looks SUPER delicious.
I love that you’re on Momma Peas’ tour! I follow both of your blogs and love all the stuff you both put out! We are newly vegan and so your sites have been HUGE helps at easing me into this wonderful new world! Thank you thank you thank you!
Oh I would LOVE to win a copy of this book! I am a young mother of two and would relish some new inspiration. Our children need to be taught early that healthy is “normal” if they have any chance at changing the world.
Peace and Love,
I have never heard of Mama Peas or this cookbook before but it sounds awesome! I would love to have it!
Peas enter me in the contest! I love Mama Pea.
I love both of your blogs & recipes. Such great food to feed my family and friends!
Ooh I’m so excited for this! I would love a copy of Mama Pea’s book to feed my own pod! My little peas need help breaking from their carbotarian ways! Plus, Mama needs that salad!
I would absolutely LOVE the chance to win this! Hoping it’s okay, even if I’m across the big puddle – but if it isn’t, I understand. :D
I need to start eating healthier, and I think Mama Pea’s vegan take on traditional favorites could just be the ticket! I love her wittiness and the recipes I have made from her blog (African Peanut Soup) has been delicious! I’d love access to her entire arsenal of treats :)
Have been silently reading your blog for quite some time now. Love your posts, look forward to seeing them everyday! Would love to win a copy of this cookbook, am getting married in September and this would help me with my cooking, as I love to cook and am getting excited about making new meals each evening. :)
How exciting! It’s not easy to get a physical book deal these days! Congrats to the Pea family. Looks like I’ve got another blog to follow.
I would love to enter to win this book!!
I would love to win this fabulously pea-esque prize :-)
Ok seriously, I am drooling over that delicous and nutritious looking Chickpea Strawberry Mango Salad and it’s only 9:14 am!!! I think I need to find a way to retire at 28 so I can stay home and spend my day bringing all these wonderful recipes to life at my house
I love that! Her recipes sound so delicious! :-) And I love the comment about the cat eating only fur. So funny. Thanks for the giveaway Angela!
Peas and Thank you was the 2nd blog I stumbled upon (yours being the first) and I have been obsessed ever since. I am so excited for her cook book (& your future cookbook?!)
I’d be so THRILLED to get this cookbook and loot. That Chickpea and strawberry salad looks so good!!
I love Mama Pea!
I have made several of her recipes – they are husband approved! :D
I would love a copy of this :-)