A grilled cheese and tofu sandwich in California (Real World Vegan Meals-style)

Good Friday morning! Wednesday I left  very cold, snowy, icy Colorado Springs

cold Colorado

for Southern California.

sunny California

I’m here for just a short time for Expo West.

expo west

I’m here on behalf of three clients and running around having a ball. Today is the big first day of the show and I can’t wait to see what exciting vegan food and natural products we can expect to see in stores soon.

Oh, yesterday I made a fast lunch before heading to the convention center and I just had to share: I toasted two pieces of chia and flax bread from a local store (I’m staying with my aunt). In a dry skillet I warmed a Wildwood sprouted tofu patty with a slice of Daiya cheddar cheese. I took one slice of toast, placed it on top of the patty and cheese and flipped in the skillet. Then added the other slice of toast – a quickie grilled sandwich, no oil or vegan butter required.

grilled tofu patty cheese sandwich

It was delicious! I had a hearty portion of raw vegetables with it. Hit the spot before my long day.

This sandwich is a perfect example of some of the meal ideas you’ll find in our Real World Vegan Meal Plans. Sometimes you want a filling 5 minute meal! In our newsletter yesterday Dave talked about this, too: Long days, quick meals.

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I’m off to Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA for the Vegan Pressure Cooking book tour tonight! Hope to see you Saturday or Sunday!