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February 5th, 2010

Pirate Brands Snacks Are Belly Good

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Pirate Brands’ products were recently awarded “The Belly Fat Cure Seal of Approval” by Jorge Cruise, an internationally recognized health expert, in his new book “The Belly Fat Cure.”

Jorge’s highly anticipated book, “The Belly Fat Cure” was Amazon’s #1 Bestsellers in Weight Loss.  The book coaches readers on how to follow Jorge’s new Carb Swap System,™ which is an eating method that “guarantees that you will automatically steer clear of foods full of the sweeteners and processed carbohydrates that chronically keep insulin levels high and belly fat present.”

The book also provides more than 100 Belly Good Carb Swap meals and products.  Not only did Pirate Brands’ products make the Belly Good list, but we have earned “The Belly Fat Cure Seal of Approval” for Pirate’s Booty, Smart Puffs and Tings!

“The Belly Fat Cure” Synopsis
Drop 4 to 9 lbs. a week without dieting!

For years, experts have told you that you’re overweight because you eat too much and don’t exercise enough. They were wrong. The truth is that you are eating foods packed with hidden sweeteners that deliver a belly-fattening Sugar/Carb Value. This simple guide makes smart eating effortless and affordable. It includes more than 1,500 options customized for: carboholics, meat lovers, chicken and seafood fans, chocoholics, fast-food junkies, and even vegans! What are you waiting for? Dig in.

January 7th, 2010

Prepare for landing!

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Potato Flyers are about to touch down. This high-flying hero is a deliciously baked, all natural potato chip with half the fat of regular chips*. They’re coming soon, so get ready for takeoff.

*50% less fat than most regular fried potato chips

October 12th, 2009

Pirate's Booty Fun Book!

Download the Pirate’s Booty Fun Book (7.2 MB PDF)

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Download and print your very own Pirate’s Booty Fun Book. Pirate masks, coloring, word searches, connect the dots, mazes and much more await your anklebiters. If you have trouble opening the file, download the free Adobe Reader.

September 18th, 2009

Play Like a Pirate

Don’t just eat like a pirate, play like a pirate! On Talk Like a Pirate Day Saturday September 19th, munch on Pirate’s Booty and get a FREE copy of the Tales of Monkey Island game. Also be sure to check out their Piratey Fun links for more inspiration.

September 14th, 2009

Yo Ho Ho, a Pirate's Life is Not Just For Me

Pirate’s Booty Invites You to Celebrate “Talk Like a Pirate Day” on September 19th

At Pirate’s Booty, speaking like a pirate is an everyday affair. From our outgoing voicemail message to corporate communications, pirate speak is encouraged and rewarded at Pirate’s Booty. However, on Saturday, September 19th, you and the rest of the world will get to join in on the fun on International Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Talk Like a Pirate Day is a holiday that was invented in 1995 by Ol’ Chumbucket (John Baur) and Cap’n Slappy (Mark Summers), who proclaimed September 19th as the day when everyone, everywhere in the world should talk like a pirate. The holiday was founded on a racquetball court in Albany, Oregon. While after letting out a few “arrrrrrs” and “shiver me timbers” during a match, Ol’ Chumbucket and Cap’n Slappy A.K.A. “The Pirate Guys,” realized how much fun it was to talk like the motley sailors we are all so fascinated with. The two men decided right then and there to share this amusing pastime with the rest of the world. Avast, “Talk Like a Pirate Day” was born!

We at Pirate’s Booty encourage you to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day this year with your friends and family! Please see the following tips from Pirate’s Booty and “The Pirate Guys” on how to throw a fun and adventurous pirate themed party:

Set the Sail…I mean Set the Stage

  • Seek out or create invitations that feature a skull and cross bones, a treasure chest or put your invite/message in a bottle!
  • Decorate your home in a pirate theme – drape fishing net and rope on your TV or coffee table, set the table with pirate tableware, hang pirate signs or decorations, serve beverages out of grog mugs.
  • Encourage your guests to dress up like pirates and wenches! Also make sure to have swords, eye patches and bandanas around, for those who forget to pick up a costume.
  • Play pirate music to set the adventurous ambience.

Entertain the Scallywags

  • Have a treasure hunt in your backyard or around your home – hide treasure chests stocked with chocolate gold coins and bejeweled necklaces, create a map and let the games begin!
  • Play Walk the Plank – Construct a 2-foot by 5-foot plank using cardboard or wood. (For safety reasons, please leave the plank on the floor as opposed to it being elevated.) If you want to make the game really dramatic, add a blue tarp and some inflatable water creatures under the plank for effect. Next, challenge your mateys to walk forward, backward or sideways without falling into the water. Blindfold the contestants if you feel they need an advanced challenge.

Don’t Serve the Usual Rum and Grog

  • For nibbles, you can’t get a product more perfect than Pirate’s Booty. Purchase one ounce bags in various Pirate’s Booty flavors and serve the packets out of a treasure chest. The product packaging can double as décor!
  • For main courses, steer towards Caribbean cuisine like Jerk Chicken or fresh fish fritters.
  • Create tasty rum based cocktails like Planters Punch and banana daiquiris.
  • Bake a tasty treasure chest or pirate ship cake.

Utilize “The Pirate Guys’” Five A’s

  1. Ahoy – Hello
  2. Avast – Stop and give attention
  3. Aye – I agree with everything you say
  4. Aye, Aye – Yes, I’ll get right on that
  5. Arrrrrr – This can mean anything you want it to. It’s all about the execution.

Pirate’s Booty invites you to snack like a renegade this Talk Like a Pirate Day with healthier snacking options from Pirate’s Booty! Pirate’s Booty is a deliciously baked all-natural snack made from puffed rice and corn. Pirate’s Booty snacks are free from fryers, trans fats and ingredients you can’t pronounce, arrrrr.

Pirate’s Booty is gluten free, only 130 calories per serving and comes in a variety of delicious flavors including Aged White Cheddar, Veggie, Barbeque, Bermuda Onion and Sea Salt & Vinegar. The tasty, subtle flavors will leave any scurvy seadog craving more.

Robert’s American Gourmet Food, LLC

Robert’s American Gourmet Food, LLC, a leader and manufacturer of all-natural snacks, was established in 1986 and is located in Sea Cliff, NY. The company was founded on the belief that you shouldn’t have to “snackrifice” taste and fun for health. Robert’s American Gourmet produces deliciously baked, all-natural snacks including Pirate’s Booty, Smart Puffs and Original Tings. Robert’s American Gourmet snacks are free from fryers, trans fats and ingredients you can’t pronounce, arrrrrr. Products are sold in the US and Canada. For more information visit: www.piratesbooty.com

Talk Like a Pirate Day

Talk Like a Pirate Day has been celebrated around the world. The holiday has been embraced at the White House, on the International Space Station, and in The New York Times crossword puzzle. Talk Like a Pirate Day has even been a clue on “Jeopardy,” as well as a question on “Hollywood Squares” and in “Trivial Pursuit.” For more information on Talk Like a Pirate Day, please visit www.talklikeapirate.com

August 21st, 2009

back to school: brown bag makeover

Pirate’s Booty Offers Tips on a Healthier Start to the School Year

As the blissful summer days packed with ice cream, Italian ices and barbeque come to an end, parents might be thinking about how to start their kids off right when they return to school by packing delicious, but nutritious lunches.

We at Pirate’s Booty, makers of deliciously baked all-natural snacks made from puffed rice and corn, first developed our products specifically for kids in 1986 – before healthy snacks even hit the marketplace.  The motto at Pirate’s Booty is that no matter the age – tot to teen – children need to learn how to eat healthy and balanced to sustain good eating habits for life.

Luckily, our resident pirate and healthy living expert is here to offer some healthful tips for a “Back to School: Brown Bag Makeover”:

  • Don’t Be a Son of a Biscuit Eater – Trade in the white bread for slices of whole-grain or a whole wheat wrap instead.
  • Lay Off the Meat Pie – Opt for leaner meats like turkey or chicken that are low in fat, but high in protein, so your child can grow up big and strong.
  • Open the Hatch – Expand the range of foods in your child’s repertoire to include a little from each food group – grains, protein, dairy, fruits and vegetables.
  • Cut the Sugar, Scallywag – Avoid over sugary snacks and cakes and your child will surely avoid the inevitable energy crash and possible weight gain.
  • Avast ye the Salt – Super salty snacks can dehydrate a youngling, so watch the sodium intake.
  • Don’t Drop the Snack Anchor – Noshing on snacks that are low in sugar and fat will keep a child’s energy up for that big test in between breakfast and lunch.

Pirate’s Booty is a perfect fit for the “Don’t Drop the Snack Anchor” tip above, as our products are low in fat, trans-fat and gluten free as well as tree-nut free, so it’s perfect for the kiddies.  Pirate’s Booty comes in great subtle flavors like Aged White Cheddar, Barbeque, Veggie, Bermuda Onion and Sea Salt & Vinegar.  Pirate’s Booty tastes so good, that kids don’t even realize they’re eating something nutritious!

Now, look out for Pirate’s Booty six packs at your local grocer – the one ounce sized bags are the perfect addition to a healthy lunch.

Check out our product pages to learn about other great tasting snacks available.

Snack like a renegade with healthy fun deliciousness.  Let’s weigh anchor and hoist the mizzen!

August 12th, 2009

VOTE NOW for Pirate’s Booty!

Pirate’s Booty is a Favorite Salty Snack Food finalist for Cookie Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Please make sure you log on to wordofmom.com to cast your vote! Listed below are some simple steps on how to do it.

  1. Visit wordofmom.com and click on the vote now button in the middle of the page
  2. Select new user and register
  3. After registration is complete, select click here to vote on the confirmation screen
  4. Select the Food and Beverage category
  5. Go to section 6 by using the inner scroll bar
  6. Select Pirate’s Booty
  7. Submit your vote by scrolling down to the bottom with the inner scroll bar
  8. Spread the news to all your friends and family so they can cast their vote too!
June 9th, 2009

free wallpapers

Go pirate on your desktop, iPhone or BlackBerry with four free wallpaper designs.

June 8th, 2009

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June 1st, 2009

WBLI baby shower - june 28th

Expecting the arrival of a tiny new treasure? Then listen to WBLI for your chance to win tickets to join host and mommy-to-be Dana DiDonato and the 106.1 BLI Morning Show for the first ever Baby Expo on Sunday June 28th from 11am – 4pm at Larkfield Manor. This is an invite only event, so listen to WBLI to win tix to get tips on baby nutrition and safety, products, pediatricians, games and prizes.