Tailgate Parties Can Be Fun and Healthy

One of the favorite activities during the many concerts, sporting events and other stadium happenings are tailgate parties.  People love to arrive early in their cars, trucks and mobile homes to begin drinking, eating food and socializing.  It’s a much-loved tradition that only increases in popularity.

Among all the greasy meats cooked on a grill, alcohol and fried food it is also possible to provide something that’s healthy to eat and tastes wonderful.  Whale Tails Tortilla Chips  are good with salsa, guacamole and almost anything that can be used with tortilla chips.  They are also healthy and taste fantastic.

Whale Tail Tortilla Chips  are made from organic blue corn and contain the Mayan seed called Chia.

The many benefits of blue corn is noted in an article from Jennifer Warner titled “Blue Corn Tortilla Packs Healthy Punch” 
"Researchers from the home of the tortilla, Mexico, found blue corn tortillas contain 20% more protein than their white corn counterparts. They also have less starch and a lower glycemic index (GI), which may be good news for dieters and people with diabetes."
The chia seeds found in Whale Tail Tortilla Chips are from South America and filled with polyunsaturated fats such as Omega-3 fatty acids.  They also help lower a person’s cholesterol by providing a high amount of fiber.  Chia seeds are valued for their antioxidants as well as important minerals.  They are gluten free and provide a person with the feeling of being full, which can help individuals who overeat.

Tailgate parties no longer need to be a time of unhealthy eating.  When Whale Tail Tortilla Chips are provided, it can be a time of fun as well as nutritious food.

Contact Whale Tail Tortilla Chips and get some for your next tailgating experience or just to enjoy some healthy food that happens to be delicious.

Take 'Chips n Dips' to the next level with WhaleTails!

Summer's now in full swing, which can only mean one thing for your next get-together: WhaleTail Tortilla Chips, perfect for scooping a fresh summer salsa.
Since these irresistible snacks are available in three tasty flavors, we're pairing them up with some refreshing salsas to create the ultimate chips n dips!
First up, grab a bag of "Alaea" Hawaiian Sea Salt chips and head over to Smitten Kitchen for Deb's quick and easy Cantaloupe Salsa.  The unique combination of sweet cantaloupe, spicy chiles, and fresh herbs are the perfect match for our lightly salted original recipe.
Looking to pair our Chia-infused Blue Corn chips? Search no furher than this classic Mango Salsa from the Food Network.  It's ready in a snap and packs a punch with jalapenos and lime.  This salsa is sure to strike the perfect note with WhaleTails Blue Corn!
Nothing says summer quite like our last scoop, tangy Hawaiian Barbeque with Tomatillo Salsa Verde from Simply Recipes.  Hearty roasted tomatillos and fresh cilantro create a lovely green salsa that takes our Hawaiian Barbeque over the top.  Wow your guests--and family!--with this unbeatable, spicy combo.
There's something for everyone with our three distinct WhaleTails flavors, but they also have something in common: high-quality ingredients.  And we know our customers can taste the difference.
With these tasty recipes and the WhaleTails you know and love, we're sure you'll find just the right match to spice up your summer!
As always, we invite you to contact us to learn more about our full range of naturally gluten-free, non-GMO, and Kosher snacks.

That Rare Moment You've Had With Whales .....Continued

That Rare Moment You've Had With Whales .....Continued

After pinning your empty Wyland art bag to your wall with the rest of your collage, you lay down on your bed, pondering. Wondering how, just how can you taste the signature flavor of Whale Tails chips again? The last five purchases were a flop, your friends keep stealing them! They searched your room and found your stash o' chips. Luckily you've been secretly training to be a parkour master in your apartment (the neighbors are excited).
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You walk in the store and look around, no familiar faces. So you proceed to the chip aisle and grab a bag, the last one! The purchase goes off without a hitch, but as you walk out the door: Johnny on the right, Timmy on the left. You bolt across the busy street playing real-life Frogger, only to meet Tommy and Smalls. Ducking into the the alley, bouncing off the wall onto the dumpster, and into an un-expecting older fellow's home really surprised your pursuers. The training has paid off. Apologizing, you bust out of his door into the hallway, and open the bag. A Whale Tails chip explodes with flavor in your mouth and your knees get weak as you slowly collapse to the corridor floor. You fall on your back, still crunching away in some type of euphoria, and drop the bag.
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Upon waking, you realize all the chips are gone, and the bag is a few yards down the hall. You get up to it and brush it off, only slightly scuffed. So you begin the walk of shame back to your apartment. Maybe, just maybe, next time, you'll get to eat 2 Whale Tails chips. How many times have you taken someones Whale Tails chips out of sheer chip hysteria? Let us know!

Eco-Friendly Surfing

Eco-Friendly Surfing

Recent news reports point to a depressing future for surfers because of global climate change. Climatologists are forecasting smaller waves in about 25% of the ocean, including some of the world’s most epic surfing spots. Beaches are shrinking as well, causing damage to coastal habitats on which some sea-life depends. The good news is that the world is waking up to the need for drastic ecological changes and, while some damage is irreversible, things can and are changing for the better of the environment. People have become more concerned about recycling and using products made from low-pollution and recyclable materials. Of course, the surfing community is leading the way and has become more eco-friendly with the use of green materials to make surfboards.

Surfboards were originally made of wood. Hundreds of years ago, Polynesians carved boards by hand from trees indigenous to their habitat. Surfboards with wood blanks are still made, and some surfers prefer them. They key to making an eco-friendly wood surfboard is to use wood from sustainable or farm grown trees; like balsa. Balsa is a strong, hard wood and the trees grow very quickly.

Surfboards are also being made with materials such as at least 40% recycled or biological based foam known as foam blanks. Using foam blanks is better for the environment because the recycled foam used didn’t end up in our landfills or watersheds. It’s also healthier for surfboard makers, reducing their exposure to toxic chemicals otherwise used in traditional polyurethane boards.

Each of us must do our part in diminishing the impact of global warming by reducing our carbon footprint. Every choice we make, from the surfboard we ride to the snacks we eat can make a difference. At Whale Tails Tortilla Chips we employ environmentally sound business practices such as using organic ingredients and degradable packaging. Contact us for more information about our mission and to find our products. Remember, if we all make small changes we can make a big and lasting impact for the better.

Whales Around Wales

Yesterday my old friend and I were sharing a bag Whale Tail Tortilla Chips when he held a chip up, looked at it, and said, "You know, just last summer I visited Wales."
Except I thought he meant, "I visited whales."  And I thought that was pretty cool.  "Like Seaworld?"  I said, "Or did you go whale-watching?"
"Nah, man."  He shook his head.  "Wales.  United Kingdom.  It's west of England.  I had fish and chips, but I like these fish chips better."  He scooped the salsa with the Whale Tail and laughed.
But I was kinda bummed out.  "So you didn't see any whales?"
"No, but I liked visiting Wales.  I don't know if any whales swim around there."
Which got me thinking, as I looked at the crashing waves.  Are there whales jumping and diving and being awesome around Wales?  Can I visit Wales and visit whales at the same time?  Did the people of Wales name themselves after the free-spirited whales and just can't spell?
Normally I don't do "research" or "reading" but for this I just had to know.  I found out that no, the Welsh aren't named after whales (lame), but on the coast there are whales!  Whales in Wales is actually real.  Mind blown.  Earth is awesome.  Whales (and Wales) rule.
But dude, what species?  I got you covered, bro.  Minke and Pilot whales like to hang out by Wales in the summer, while Fin and Killer whales only drop in and wave a fin every once in a while.  Welsh people also see dolphins, seals, and sharks!  When did Wales become totally rad?
Wait, Wales was always totally rad, because it sounds like whales, and has actual whales.  Just let it hang.  I've already done too much thinking for today, so I'm celebrating the coolness of Wales with Whale Tail Tortilla Chips.  Makes sense to me.
If you want to know more about whales or about our product, contact us today! 

Non GMO: Why Labels on Genetically Engineered Foods Won’t Cost Consumers a Dime

This November, voters in Washington state will decide on citizens’ ballot initiative I-522 which would require mandatory labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients. The initiative embraces the spirit of California’s Prop 37 initiative, which was narrowly defeated last year following a campaign which saw the $8.7 million in donations raised by supporters of the bill nearly matched by Monsanto’s $8.1 million contribution to the $45.6 million opposition campaign. Pepsico, Inc, owners of the Frito-Lay brand, spent $2,145,400 to keep California residents in the dark about GMO ingredients in their products.

In anticipation of another massive campaign by Monsanto and the biotech industry, Zack Kaldveer and Ronnie Cummins of the Organic Consumers Association dispute biotech’s favorite talking point: That labeling would be burdensome and costly, and lead to higher food costs for consumers.

From the OCA analysis Why Labels on Genetically Engineered Foods Won’t Cost Consumers a Dime:

Playing to consumers’ fears of higher food costs makes good strategic sense, especially in tough economic times. But the argument doesn’t hold water, say food manufacturers and retailers who already have systems in place for verifying non-GMO...The system involves using chain-of-custody, legally binding affidavits, not expensive testing.
The beauty of the affidavit system is that it offers retailers and manufacturers a simple, easy way to comply with a regulatory model that provides consumers with the right to know what’s in their food without increasing grocery costs…

Read the whole article, and more on the GMO labeling debate, at OrganicConsumers.org. And rest assured, at Whale Tails Tortilla Chips, we will never have to put a GMO label on our products, because we use only natural, organic, kosher, gluten-free,non GMO ingredients.

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4 Reasons to Invite a Whale to Your Next Party

Everyone likes to throw a memorable party. Here are four reasons why you should include a whale in the festivities:
Decorating
There’s nothing worse than having to blow up balloons. Best case is that you end up with the unpalatable taste of latex in your mouth. Worst case is you become lightheaded and pass out, reviving some time later to find you missed the party completely. But have no fear - a single breath from a blue whale can inflate more than 160 dozen balloons.

Jump, Jive, and Whale
What’s a party without an impromptu visit from the local authorities? At 188 decibels, the whistle of the blue whale is the loudest sound produced by any animal. That’s sure to make your party the envy of your friends (and the scorn of your neighbors).

Life of the Party
To be the life of the party, you need some unique talent. Maybe you can breathe fire. Maybe you juggle. Maybe you’re just reall y good at laughing. The fact is, everyone loves a good secret talent, and this is why you should invite a whale to your next party. Sometimes, whales will rise to the surface and blast a fountain of watery mist, called a "blow." Not only will this majestic fountain add to the ambiance of your event, but it will come in handy when your fire breathing routine accidentally sets the curtains ablaze.

There’s no Such Thing as Bad Karaoke
All whales speak - they moan, groan, squeak and sigh. It may not sound very pleasant to the ear, but neither does Karaoke, and that is inexplicably popular at parties. Nothing says highlight of the night quite like singing a duet of Loveshack by the B-52s with a whale.

Despite all the benefits, maybe having a whale at your next party is a bad idea. Whales probably aren't house trained, and even if they were, they would make an incredible mess of the back yard. Instead, why not add Whale Tails chips to the guest list? These playful and healthy snacks are sure to get the party started. With three varieties to choose from, there will be something for everyone. To learn more, contact us today!