Item |
@ Urban Picnic |
Background / Health Attributes |
Global Inspiration |
| VEGETABLES | |||
| Kale | • Kale and Quinoa Salad | Antioxidant nutrients. Studies also suggest supporting healthy immune system and reducing cancer risk. |
Europe and Scandinavia |
| Daikon Radish (dye-con) |
• Spring Rolls • Urban Banh Mi Sandwiches |
Low calorie, excellent source of Vitamin C w/ anti-cancer properties. |
Japan |
| SEAWEED | |||
| Nori Seaweed (nor-ree) |
• Kale and Quinoa Salad | Iodine rich. Supports thyroid and metabolism functions. |
Japan |
| Hijiki Seaweed (hee-jee-kee) |
• Spicy Sesame Tofu Deli Salad | Iodine rich. Supports thyroid and metabolism functions. | Japan |
| SOY BEANS | |||
| Yuba (yoo-bah) |
• Protein Add Ons | Protein and fiber nutrients. Studies also suggest reducing heart disease and cancer risks.
Tofu skin |
Asia and Southeast Asia |
| Tempeh (tem-pay) |
• Lemongrass Tempeh Urban Banh Mi • Protein Add Ons |
Fermented soy beans | Indonesia |
| GMO Free Soybeans (genetically modified food organism) |
• All Urban Picnic Soy Bean Food Products | GMO foods may pose health related and ecological risks. Only GMO free (genetically modified organism) soybeans and soybean products are served. |
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| HERBS / PLANTS | |||
| Lemongrass | • Lemongrass Chicken Urban Banh Mi • Lemongrass Tempeh Urban Banh Mi • Organic Chicken and Vegetarian • Urban Pho Noodle Soup |
Commonly used to aid digestion, calm and alleviate stress. |
India and Southeast Asia |
| Dandelion | • Straus Dandelion Caesar Salad | Meaning “teeth of the lion” in French (dents-de-lion). Excellent source of Vitamin A and C |
Europe |
| Thai Basil | • Organic Urban Pho Noodle Soup | Also known as Sweet Basil. Popular antibacterial herb; common accompaniment in pho. |
Thailand and Vietnam |
| Garlic | • ‘Slaw Salad | Excellent source of Vitamin B6. Supports nervous and cardiovascular system. Studies also suggest reducing against heart disease |
China and Italy |
| Ginger | • Sesame Quinoa Deli Salad • Organic Urban Pho Broth |
Helps aid digestive distress, nausea, and motion sickness. | China, India, and Southeast Asia |
| GRAINS | |||
| Quinoa (keen-wah) |
• Kale and Quinoa Salad | Known as the “mother seed” by the Incas, believed to provide strength and stamina Low fat, high protein grain; wheat and gluten free |
South America |
| Couscous (koos-koos) |
• Kale and Quinoa Salad • Cauliflower Couscous Deli Salad |
Low fat, high protein wheat grain | North Africa |
| NUTS/SEEDS |
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| Studies suggest reducing heart disease and cancer risks. | |||
| Flax Seeds | • Hobbs Cobb Salad |
Omega 3 and fiber rich. | Mediterranean |
| Sesame Seeds | • Spicy Sesame Tofu Deli Salad | Protein and antioxidant nutrients. | India, Middle East, Africa and Asia |
| Hemp Seeds | • Hobbs’ Cobb Salad | Protein nutrients and anti-inflammatory properties. | Himalayas |
| Almonds | • Kale and Quinoa Salad | Antioxidant nutrients | California, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Morocco |
| Peanuts | • Noodle Bowls • Spring Roll Dipping Sauce |
Protein nutrients | South America and Mexico |
| Seitan (say-tan) |
• Veggie “Chick-In” Urban Banh Mi Sandwich • Veggie “Chick-In” Noodle Bowl |
Wheat gluten aka “wheat meat”, a popular meat substitute for vegetarians and vegans Low fat, low cholesterol, and high protein. |
China, Southeast Asia and Japan |
| Yogurt | • Straus Dandelion Caesar Salad • Straus Organic Non Fat Yogurt |
Probiotic (“for life”) w/ live and active cultures. Studies also suggest aiding digestion and improving immune system. | |
| CHEESES | |||
| Feta | • Rustic Tomato Deli Salad • Straus Dandelion Caesar Salad |
high protein and calcium rich | Mediterranean, notably Greece |
| Gruyere | • Add On for Turkey BLT Sandwich | High protein and calcium rich | Gruyere, Switzerland |
| Parmesan | • Grilled Rabe Israeli Couscous • Parmesan Pesto • Gigante Bean Deli Salad |
High protein and calcium rich | Parma, Italy |
| Blue Cheese | • Hobbs’ Cobb Salad | High protein and calcium rich | France and Denmark |
| SAUCES | |||
| Sriracha Sauce (sir-raw-cha) |
• Organic Urban Pho Noodle Soup • Noodle Bowl • Urban Banh Mi Sandwich |
Popular hot sauce used as a condiment and/or ingredient in Asian dishes | Thailand |
| Hoisin Sauce (hoy-sin) |
• Organic Urban Pho Noodle Soup • Noodle Bowl |
Popular plum sauce used as a condiment and/or ingredient in Asian dishes | China |
| Fish Sauce | • Organic Urban Pho Noodle Soup • Noodle Bowl |
Meaning “nuoc mam” in Vietnamese. National condiment and/or ingredient in Vietnamese cuisine. | Vietnam |
| OILS | |||
| Canola Oil Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
• Housemade Signature Salad Dressings | Studies suggest reducing heart disease |
Mediterranean |
| SEASONING / DISHES | |||
| Chimichurri | • Chipotle Chicken Chimichurri Sandwich |
Popular tangy South American marinade used on grilled meat: parsley, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, red chilies, lemon zest and oregano | Argentina, Uruguay, and Nicaragua |
| 5 Spice Seasoning | • 5 Spice Chicken Noodle Bowl • 5 Spice Veggie “Chick-In” Noodle Bowl • Protein Add Ons |
Popular zesty Chinese seasoning: cinnamon, cloves, anise, fennel and Szechwan pepper; Urban Picnic added turmeric suggests digestion | China |
| Pho Noodle Soup | • Organic Urban Pho Noodle Soup | Known as noodle soup in Vietnamese. National noodle soup of Vietnam (originated in North Vietnam due to colder temperature vs. South Vietnam). Protein nutrients. Popular comfort food helps relieve cold symptoms (and hangovers) |
Vietnam w/ French influence |
| MSG Free (monosodium glutamate) |
• Organic Urban Pho Noodle Soup • All Urban Picnic Food |
Food additive used to enhance traditional pho broth flavoring and Asian dishes. Common side effects reported may include nausea, headaches, sweating and weakness. Only MSG –free pho broth and food are served. |
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| Banh Mi Sandwich (bawn-mee) |
• Urban Banh Mi Sandwiches | Meaning “bread” or “sandwich” in Vietnamese. National sandwich of Vietnam. Traditional ingredients: freshly toasted baguette, protein, mayonnaise/butter spread, pickled veggies, cilantro, and jalapenos. |
Vietnam w/ French influence |
| TEAS |
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| Green | • Assorted Unsweetened Teas | Antioxidant rich | Japan |
| Red aka Rooibos (roy-boss) |
Meaning “red bush” in Afrikaans. Greater antioxidants than green tea. Caffeine free. |
South Africa |
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| White Acai (ah-sigh-ee) |
Acai berry antioxidant nutrients. | South America | |
| Kombucha | Popular fermented tea believed to aid in digestion and support immune system | China and Japan | |
| TERMINOLOGY | |||
| Cage Free eggs All Natural Grass Fed Range Free |
• Eddie’s Cage Free egg in Hobbs’ Cobb Salad |
Humanely raised chickens Antibiotic and growth hormone free chicken, cattle and turkey fed and raised humanely and sustainably |
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| Organic GMO-Free soy beans/soy bean products | • Hodo Soy in Salads, Organic • Urban Pho Noodle Soups, and Noodle Bowls |
Pesticide free soy bean/soy bean products using all natural non genetically modified soy beans | |
| Artisan bacon | • Hobbs’ bacon in Hobbs’ Cobb Salad | Small batch artisan bacon smokehouse | |
| Artisan cheese | • Point Reyes Blue Cheese in Hobbs’ Cobb Salad | Milk produced by cows grazing on organic Tomales Bay pastures; coastal fog, Pacific Ocean salt breeze, and minimum 6 month aging produce creamy full flavored cheese | |
| Content provided is for informational purposes only and should not be used as specific medical advice; always refer to your physician and/or nutritionist for more information. References include, but may not be limited to: The Visual Food Encyclopedia, The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods, Michael Murray, N.D., www.webmd.com, www.mayoclinic.com, www.prevention.com, www.sourcewatch.com, www.whfoods.com, and www.organicfacts.net |
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