HemisFares™ Dry Pasta - Tagliatelle di Campofilone and Sugo Bolognese con Barolo

As you may remember, I recently reviewed an awesome pasta brand from Kroger Co. called Hemis

Fares. I had another opportunity to review this amazing brand including pasta and pasta sauce!

HemisFares^™ Dry Pasta Facts

All of the HemisFares^™ dry pastas are made by local, artisanal producers in Italy using traditional Gragnano style methods — the highest quality production process for pasta. The machines they use cannot produce more than a few hundred pounds of pasta an hour (compared to tons of pasta at industrial companies). The pasta is then dried for 12–14 hours (compared to 4–6 hours) at a lower temperature to preserve the authentic flavor and natural nutritional value of the wheat used. The items from Hemis Fares which I tried in this Bzz Kit are as follows:

Tagliatelle di Campofilone (Italian Flat Egg Noodles)
Region: Marche
Tagliatelle originally comes from the tiny medieval village of Campofilone, overlooking the Adriatic Sea. According to legend, this traditional egg-based pasta originates from the late 1400s and has been passed down by generations of local women. Dough was rolled out on marble stones, then kept in cotton cloths to absorb humidity and preserve the character of the noodles. Eggs give this pasta a subtle but rich taste. It pairs well with very simple ingredients: olive oil, tomatoes, fresh basil and Parmigiano Reggiano, to name a few.

Sugo Bolognese con Barolo (Bolognese Pasta Sauce with Barolo Wine)
Region: Emilia-Romagna
Located in the north of Italy, Emilia-Romagna is known for hearty dishes and quality meats (especially pork). The earliest mention of a meat-based sauce recipe was in the late 18th century from a town near Bologna; and thus, Bolognese was born! This rich sauce is given even more depth of flavor with the addition of aged Barolo, considered one of Italy’s finest wines.

Olio di Oliva Extra Vergine (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
Region: Sicilia
This herbaceous, unfiltered oil is produced on a family farm near the ancient town of Partanna — made from olives that have been grown and harvested by the same family for over 100 years and cold pressed within eight hours of being picked! Only the best hand-picked olives are used to extract the oil, resulting in a distinctive cloudy appearance with some tiny olive particles that remain.

The Tagliatelle di Campofilone is just delicious, it tasted like it was freshly made! We couldn't get enough of the sauce either. Even though it is a Bolognese, I wasn't expecting the meat in the jar. It was nice not needing to cook up meat to go with the meal too. Instead of pouring a little over each serving of the pasta we decided to dump the whole thing in there and mix it with the noodles. It turned out amazing! We enjoyed the pasta and sauce so much that I had to go back and buy more! This will now be our go to pasta sauce!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using BzzAgent.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.  

NEW Jif™ Bars Review

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Finally, the great peanut butter taste you love about Jif® Peanut Butter, now in a snack bar. NEW Jif™ Bars combine delicious Jif peanut butter with chewy granola! They’re the perfect combination of delicious and texture with 7 – 8 g of protein. And they come in three delicious varieties: Creamy Peanut Butter, Crunchy Peanut Butter, and Peanut Butter Chocolate flavored.

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While I received these bars complementary from Crowdtap, I couldn't help but think I had tried these before. I have! A few weeks ago my boss offered these to me. Turns out his sister works for Smucker's and I received two of these Peanut Butter Chocolate bars in their white packaging before they came to market. Super cool!

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The NEW Jif™ Bars are delicious but there's not much truly NEW about them. I wanted these to be my new favorite bar ever. Unfortunately, I think that these are similar to most granola bars on the market today. These granola bars are very sweet because they have so much peanut butter on them. Don't get me wrong, they're delicious, they're just not NEW.

I think I may have preferred these if there were different nut varieties available, maybe an almond or cashew? I love using sunflower butter in place of peanut butter these days ant the schools are not allowing peanut butter on site anymore.

I was extremely excited to have the opportunity to review these products.  I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free from Crowdtap.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. 

Folgers Iced Café™ Artificially Flavored Coffee Drink Concentrates Review

I don't use concentrates like this Folgers Iced Café™ Hazelnut Latte Artificially Flavored Coffee Drink Concentrate often but I'm so glad I was able to try this one!  This product is amazing and it definitely changed my opinion on products like these!  As I said, I don't ue products like these usually so I was reluctant to try it at first. I love iced coffee though so I had to give it a try.

When it comes  to iced coffee it can be difficult to make it quick but nothing is easier than grabbing this Folgers Iced Café™ concentrate and squirting it into milk.  I like to make coffee cubes, ice cubes made with black coffee, to add to my iced coffee. These Folgers Iced Café™ Artificially Flavored Coffee Drink Concentrates save me so much time!

While mixing this Folgers Iced Café™ Artificially Flavored Coffee Drink Concentrate into my milk, I found that it acts similar to chocolate milk syrup. If you don't mix it really well, it settles to the bottom.  The mixture can be hard to get perfect with the ice cubes included but a knife works well. 

When you use this Folgers Iced Café™ Artificially Flavored Coffee Drink Concentrate, you don't need a lot.  Just a few drops works great!  I love this product because it allows you to customize each drink.

I was extremely excited to have the opportunity to review these products.  I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free from Crowdtap.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.  

Two-Layer Hybrid Case for Samsung Galaxy S6

Features:

• Designed for Samsung Galaxy S6
• Get superior shock protection for your smartphone by using this Hybrid Protector Case
• This case features a dual-layer design, which combines an inner TPU layer with an outer polycarbonate (PC) shell
• The case maximizes impact resistance and skid pads provide grip on various surfaces.
• The device snaps easily in and out of the case as it would in any protective skin.
• Use your Samsung S6 as if it wasn't in a case & don't worry about damaging it.
• All the functionality of your device is unobstructed while the case is keeping it secure.

This case is gorgeous! The bright pink portion is just the pop needed in my life! My only complaint is the pink portion is very smooth and can easily slip through your fingers. I have dropped the phone once (OK, not me, but my 5 year old) and everything survived, so for the price, this is a steal!

The angle of the case at the front edges doesn't interfere with the scree or fingerprint reader. The look of the case isn't super flashy but allows you to have something colorful with you at all times. Overall its a great slim case that will offer decent protection while still allowing the S6's beautiful design to shine.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. 

Adovia Dead Sea Salt Scrub Review

I love this product! My heels are notoriously dry and perpetually cracked! This Dead Sea Salt Body Scrub totally lives up to its promises! I was first impressed with the amazing scent of this product. Then, after use I was excited by how soft all my skin had become!

I’m quite sensitive to smell and this product does have quite a powerful scent. But it smells SO good! The scent, along with the softness lingers! No lotion is needed after using and rinsing this salt scrub!

When I used this product on my heels, I began by soaking my feet in the bath tub. I then used a pumice stone to get the larger, more callused sections cleaned up. I used this product next, paying attention to the whole foot, not just the heel. I even used this scrub on my lower leg (below my knee.) After I was finished scrubbing, I made sure to get my whole hand scrubbed then just rinsed. My heels and legs never felt so good!

This would make a great gift for anyone, even yourself! Pick some up HERE!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Brand Backer. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. 

Mattress Protector By Comfiy Review

The mattress protector by Comfiy is the finest full sized hypoallergenic bed protector. It is clinically proven to be safe and 100% waterproof. It is a bedbug protector too! It comes in Full, Queen, and King sizes and comes with a 100% guarantee. Notice these great features:

• Get a restful nights sleep Enjoy prime comfort
• Savor the perfect materials made with breathable cotton soft fabric with laminated TPU to make it 100% waterproof which protects you against any fluid, allergens, perspiration, dust mites and all other unwanted objects. 
• The ergonomically designed mattress protector was designed with a fitted sheet style elastic band underneath in order to guarantee a sure fit on every mattress
• This mattress protector also comes with a 30 year guarantee! That's right, get 100% money back if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase

So far, I have been nothing but impressed with this mattress cover. I have always kept a mattress cover on my bed because of the many positive things I know they offer. I decided to trade up because my old mattress protector was getting, well.... old. There were tears in the fabric and I needed something better. I'm glad that I got a new one too! It keeps dust mites and bedbugs in without trapping heat, and it's so supple that I can't even feel it when it's on the bed. 

This product claims that it is "waterproof" and it is! I used a dropper and tested it myself and was excited to see the droplets roll right off. The durable polyurethane layer is soundless when moved on, so it protects the mattress pad without noise. The pad's flexible knit sides hug mattresses up to twenty-two inches deep to keep it snug, smooth, and centered.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. 

FlavFusion 26 Oz Infuser Water Bottle with Flip Top Sipper Lid Review

• Drink More Water and be Healthier with the 26 oz FlavFusion (TM) Infuser Bottle by Big Easy Brands. It's BPA & Lead Free and made of PET Plastic - the Safest Plastic in Drinkware. No longer worry about Toxins and Chemicals Seaping into your Drink. Plus, it's Made in the U.S.A.!
• This bottle makes Delicious, Healthy, Crisp, Cool and Refreshing Fruit Flavored Beverages and is perfect for use at the office, the gym, the lake or anywhere you want to take a cold beverage. Save Money since there will be No need to buy Flavored Water from the Grocery Store. Plus, avoid those beverages that contain Artificial Sweeteners and can result in Weight Gain.
• Just Flip and Sip! It Features a Flip Top Sipper Lid for Easy Drinking on the go and a Large Opening for Easy Filling and Cleaning. The loop at the top provides a great way to carry it. You can hook it to your backpack when taking a hike. If your hands are full you can grab it with a finger and carry it with ease.
• The bottle is Light Weight and Easy to Use, can Go Anywhere and it Fits most Cup Holders so No More Messes and Spills!
• Just Fill With Water and add Your Favorite Fruit whether it be Strawberries, Raspberries, Pineapple, Lemons, Limes, etc. Cucumbers are also great. Close the Lid, Shake and ENJOY! Leave it in the refrigerator overnight for an Intensified Infusion!

This isn't your typical water bottle. Ok... It is a plastic bottle for water, BUT this water bottle has an infuser! At first I was unsure about this bottle and the concept of it. I was thinking that the infuser wouldn't be long enough to actually flavor the water or the flavor of the fruits wouldn't transfer well. Boy was I ever wrong! 

The design of this water bottle is great! The plastic mouth piece is perfectly placed over the infuser in the lid! That means that with every sip, you get the flavor of your fruit! 

The lid of the bottle is very hard, good quality plastic. The infuser screws right onto the lid. The lid screws perfectly onto the bottle without any leaking! The lid also has a
 

I stuffed the infuser full of the frozen fruits, raspberries, cherries, pomegranate kernels, etc., screwed it onto the lid, and filled my bottle with water. What a delicious bottle of water. Every single sip of the water was deliciously flavored!

This water bottle is awesome. It will encourage me to drink more water and eat the fruits that I added to the infuser too. The price of the Fruit Fusion Water Bottle is really great too!

I found that once the water reached a certain level, shown in the image above, I couldn't drink anymore. Not because I didn't want to but the bottle wouldn't let me! To drink the liquid, I had to remove the whole top of the bottle and nearly made a mess with the infuser.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.