HemisFares™ Dry Pasta Review

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. Each of the imported dry pastas from the NEW HemisFares^™ line are as follows:

• Fusilli Bucati Lunghi - 16 oz. for $3.99 - From Campania, Italy, this long pasta was first made by twisting a pasta thread around a fuse or a spindle.
• Orecchiette - 12 oz. for $2.99 - The distinctive rounded shape of this imported pasta was inspired by the roofs of ancient Apulian houses, called trulli. It comes from the Puglia region and its name is translated as “little ear.”
• Rigatoni - 12 oz. for $2.99 - Hailing from the Lazio region of Italy, this tubular pasta comes from the Italian word “rigati,” which means ridged.
• Tagliatelle - 9 oz. for $3.99 - From the Marché region, this egg-based pasta was originally crafted by generations of local women from Campofilone (and is produced there to this day!). It’s made from durum wheat and over 35% eggs, then worked by hand without the addition of any water.
• Anelli Giganti - 12 oz. for $2.99 - This authentic pasta shape originated in Southern Italy; it’s produced with the highest quality ingredients before being bronze cut, leaving it with rough, porous edges to better catch and hold sauces.
• Chifferini - 12 oz. for $2.99 - Originally from the southern island of Sicily, this half-moon-shaped, ridged pasta has a very long drying process — resulting in a strong color and a rich, hearty flavor.

My Review

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In my BzzKit that I received from BzzAgent contained a package of Fusilli Bucati Lunghi from the HemisFares™ Dry Pasta line from Kroger. I had never heard of this type of pasta before receiving this package but I'm happy I got to try it!

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At first, before I received the package, I was skeptical. It's just dry pasta to be honest, I wasn't ready to be this surprised. First off, I loved the packaging, it looks like something very expensive and like something you would see in a fancy gift basket. Luckily, the price for this pasta is NOT expensive. Check out those prices above! Not to mention, I also received coupons to share with friends, $1.50 off a package.


The pasta itself was quite unique too; look at these long curly noodles! The noodles are folded in the middle as if they came right off a drying rack.And the flavor was like fresh, homemade noodles too!

The noodles are hollow too which wasn't expected so be careful with hot (temperature) sauces. I burned my mouth trying to slurp the noodles up because some of the sauce I made came up through the noodle.

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I have made pasta at home with my father before and it's delicious but VERY time consuming. It's a weekend project that could be skipped in my opinion. This pasta tasted just as good as homemade without all the labor necessary. This pasta is great for a weekday meal without the work of making the pasta at home.

This specific pasta was difficult to remove from the bag without using the whole package as it doesn't easily reseal. We wound up using the whole package and leaving more than half as leftovers. I loved everything about this pasta line other than that the package doesn't reseal.

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.  

Slow Cooker Recipes for Beginners Cookbook Review + Giveaway

Slow Cooker Recipes for Beginners is a great cookbook for people who like creative and modern food, similar to what would be served in a good restaurant. The recipes are easy to follow and simple. Whether you are new to using a slow cooker or and advanced cooker, the recipes in this cookbook are great!

The slow cooker is an amazingly versatile appliance that allows for easy creativity in any kitchen. In addition to classics such as spicy beef stew and chicken piccata you’ll learn how to use the freshest spices and ingredients to make dishes you never thought possible in a slow cooker.

The Slow Cooker Recipes for Beginners cookbook was designed for busy people who don’t want to sacrifice great-tasting, nutritious meals for time. The Slow Cooker Recipes for Beginners cookbook is an easy step-by-step guide to enjoying delicious, healthy meals without all the hassle.

The slow cooker is perfect for international dishes such as Mexican Meatballs and Greek Mushrooms. Want to reduce the amount of meat you eat? The Slow Cooker Recipes for Beginners book contains a wealth of vegetarian recipes such as Ratatouille or Veggie Chili created especially for those not wanting to include meat. Let the slow cooker take care of dessert. Chocolate Mousse and Cheesecake are just two of the amazing desserts included. I received a digital copy of the Slow Cooker Recipes for Beginners cookbook and I will be giving away six copies now too! I have always liked using a slow cooker because it is so easy. Putting all the ingredients in the cooker and letting it do it's own thing is amazing! I love that I can put together a meal the day before and let it cook over night or during the day, on low, while I am at work. In terms of tenderizing the meat, using a slow cooker gets them very juicy and makes them far easier to digest. This book has some great recipes. I like curries but I have never made one on my own this cookbook has many recipes for curries that were simple to follow. This book has a great selection and the recipes are easy to follow. I found so many amazing recipes in this cookbook, ones I never thought of cooking in the past. Dessert in a slow cooker, who even thought of that?! This cookbook is easy to follow and has tasty recipes.

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The cover of this cookbook looks really great and I thought that there would be more pictures of the cooked recipes in the book. There's not. A cookbook that lacks images is not helpful if you ask me. I tried out a few of the recipes and they were pretty good but very bland. But as a weight loss cookbook I kind of expected that.

Checkout this cookbook on Amazon by using one of the links to the right or enter my Instagram giveaway! You can find me on Instagram HERE. Plus, the Kindle version of the book will be free for download from Amazon between Feb. 15 - Feb. 17.

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.