Everyday Whales Your Friends Totally Won't Make Fun of You for Owning

Okay, so I lied. If you’re having friends over for a whale tail salsa session, you might want to hide these other whale accessories. Some people just won’t understand your perfectly harmless, and completely normal obession with whales.

Whale iPhone Cover- Surprisingly functional, this iPhone case has hidden compartments to store your headphones and other small items. The tail also works like a stand, or a hook for hanging the phone, and can even be used to wrap the headphone cord around. It's also great for making you look like you have a weird tumor growing out of your ear.

Octa TabletTail Whale Kit-
Speaking of technology themed whale swag, this tail serves as an iPad stand. The base suctions right to the back of the tablet, and the flexible tail moves until you’ve got the perfect angle for watching all of your favorite whale videos, alone.
 
Whale Bookends-
Perfect for the book worm with shelves of Moby Dick, this whale keeps your books standing straight. Good luck explaining why you still read paper books, though.

Bottle Whales-
If you’re having salsa and whale tail chips, it might be tempting to break out your whale tail bottle opener. If you want your friends to start calling you names like, “Whale Head” and “Crazy Whale Dude,” go right ahead. If not, then tuck this bad boy away for another night.

Killer Whale Costume-
If you decide to wear this to your party, there’s just no hope for you. You might as well let your whale flag fly, and embrace your strange obsession with whales. They probably make better friends than humans anyway…
One or two of these items might be socially acceptable, but be weary of displaying your whole collection on the first date. And when you run out of chips, or friends, contact us.

The Search For Non-GMO Foods: Where The GMOs Hide

When the giant food manufacturers spend millions of dollars to avoid having to label their foods when they are genetically-modified, you have to ask yourself, why?  We have read the stories about the links between these "frankenfoods" and health problems.  There is little doubt that if the foods were labeled, it might mean the end of the GMO forever.
Unfortunately, it could also cause problems for the food manufacturing industry in general, as many of these GMOs are hidden in a lot of the foods we eat every day.  Most commonly, they are found in those foods that are the most processed, prepared and packaged.

• Soy

Most soy is genetically modified today so the only way you can be sure to avoid GMOs in soy is by buying 100% Organic.  This includes Tofu and soy sauce as well as food containing vegetarian isoflavones and protein.

• Corn 

Corn is a biggie because it is found in many forms in most of our processed foods.  Not only is high fructose corn syrup probably one of the most destructive things we consume, it is likely made with "frankenfood" corn products.

• Wheat

Wheat, like corn is found in just about everything. Every baked cookie, cake, bread, pancake and dinner roll contains wheat.  It is also used in soups and sauces to thicken.  The best way to avoid it is to look for "ancient grain flour" or flour specifically labeled as non-gmo.

• Sugar

Many people think that our sugar comes from sugar cane fields, in Hawaii, growing in the sun.  That is not the case.  Most of our refined, white table sugar and the sugar used in just about everything processed, comes from Sugar Beets.  They are probably genetically modified.  Try the organic Agave sweetener or look for 100% organic cane sugar.
It's sad to say but the majority of snack foods today are on the "foods to avoid" list when trying to steer clear of GMOs.  At Whale Tails Tortilla Chips we take great pride and pleasure in offering only non gmo, 100% organic, gluten-free and super healthy snack foods.  Contact us to find a store near you where you grab a bag today!

Of Gray Oceans and Red-Orange Salsa

Winter is a beautiful time to be near the ocean. Gray skies blend seamlessly into the horizon, making it difficult to discern where sky meets sea. Northern Pacific storms create epic surfing conditions up and down the west coast, washing natural treasures onto sandy beaches. The shoreline is pristine and quiet; sometimes the only footprints left behind are those made by flocks of Rock Sandpipers and California Gulls.
But still.
In the depths of winter (albeit a California one), we here at Whale Tails yearn for the heat of the sun and a little color to brighten our days. Even the hearty soups and stews that are a mainstay this time of year are beginning to feel a little heavy and overdone. But with the relief of spring feeling like an eternity from now, what's a sun-starved soul to do?
Make winter salsa, of course. A spicy, citrusy salsa that warms the belly, clears the sinuses and brightens any table, even on the darkest of days.
Dog Days of Winter Salsaadapted from Gourmet magazine
1 28-oz. can whole or chopped tomatoes
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 dried chiles japones*
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped small
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 navel orange
1 T chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup olive oil
1 T fresh lime juice
1/2 t. salt
In a skillet over medium-low heat, add 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil. When oil is hot, add chiles japones. Turn until all sides of chiles have blackened. Remove from pan. Turn up heat to medium. Add onions and yellow bell pepper, sauteeing until vegetables are soft, about five minutes.
Grate 1/2 tsp. of zest from orange and reserve. Squeeze juice from orange. Add orange juice to onion mixture and cook 1 minute. Set aside.
In small food processor, add remaining olive oil and blackened chiles; puree. Dice tomato and in a medium bowl, add reserved zest, onion mixture, garlic, cilantro, lime juice and salt. Add oil/chile mixture. Stir until well mixed. Salsa keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week.

* available at Hispanic markets
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