Sunshine, fantastic food, spa days, and time spent with friends is a perfect combination for a getaway weekend! The Scott Resort & Spa hosted us for the weekend in Scottsdale and it was fabulous.
My friends Chad and Donna from The Slow Roasted Italian coordinated everything for this retreat and they did an amazing job with it all; from a beautiful location, to fabulous food around the clock, to a wine tasting and food pairing, spa visits, and time at the pool.
We talked and ate and laughed and then ate some more; the whole weekend was wonderfully relaxing.
It was fantastic to meet so many talented bloggers in person: Christie from Love from the Oven, Anetta from The Wanderlust Kitchen, Ashlee from Ashlee Marie, Kristen from Six Sisters Stuff, Erica from Favorite Family Recipes, Tessa from Handle the Heat, Alejandra from Always Order Dessert, Sara from Mom Endeavors, and Katerina from Diethood.
The rooms were lovely, the property is breathtakingly beautiful and I can’t recommend their service highly enough. I spent each morning (because I’m a ridiculously early waker these days!) wandering their lovely grounds and then reading by the pool with my coffee. My massage at the amazing on-site Jurlique Spa was one of the best massages I’ve ever received.
Entwine joined us on Friday for delicious wine tasting and food pairings. Want to know what my favorite thing about Entwine is? They give a list of food pairings on the back of each bottle.
Check out the back of their wine bottles and you’ll see for yourself! Seriously, did you know that there is a perfect wine to pair with chips and guacamole?
Transportation for the weekend was provided by Uber, and let me tell you, I could get used to that! If you’ve never heard of them, I highly recommend checking them out next time you need a lift for yourself or a group of people.
Their phone app is amazing, just a couple clicks and a very nice ride will be at the door in just a few minutes. I may never take a cab again when traveling!
Friday night we had dinner at Rusconi’s American Kitchen where Chef Michael Rusconi wowed us with five courses that had us grinning from start to finish.
Every single bite of our meal was pure awesomeness and I left the restaurant so very happy that I live nearby. I already have plans to return to Rusconi’s next weekend. I had no idea that such a wonderful gem of a restaurant was in my area!
FireSky’s on-site Italian restaurant Taggia provided our breakfast, lunch, and dinner courtesy of the talented Chef Massimo De Francesca.
All of the wonderful food was followed by the most amazingly mind-blowing chocolate covered tiramisu I’ve ever eaten. If you’re anywhere in the valley, you really need to experience it!
Thank you so much to all of these sponsors for making the #TSRISummer retreat possible.
DanielsMom says
I like the tray!
Heather Witt says
The powdered sugar dusting wand! How fun!
Anonymous says
I would use all of the above, but mostly the measuring cups. When I spend all day long in my kitchen creating new recipes, you spend most of your time washing up your utensils just so that you can continue on.
Dawn Hanson says
I would love the nesting measuring cups in my kitchen!
love to cook! says
Omg. Powdered sugar wand. Would love them all. But that is so easy to use and we love powdered sugar on top of most desserts. Thank you for sharing
Anonymous says
Wow, what an amazing getaway you had! I would be excited to have the silicone cutting boards. Thanks for the offer! [email protected]
Eliza says
The Zester! Always wanted one. So many recipes call for one zest or another so this is a tool I could use!
Heather says
Never have enough measuring cups, I love them, hope I win!
tesuque says
The microplane/zester with a catcher sounds ideal.
Lisa Smith says
Oooh, I think the beaker style measuring cups would make my summer better! Thanks for sharing with us Mary! Your weekend pictures are amazing!! What a beautiful place!!
Adam Bullock says
Definately the measuring cup set! That looks handy.
Honeyds21 says
I could use the cutting board!! I only have one and after cutting meats I wont use it for vegetables or anything else and end up using several other plates to prepare meals. Thank you for this post and the chance to win 🙂 Have a great day!
Stephanie says
Never seen a dusting wand before, but think the cutting board would be more useful
Deb Harrington says
I am "FANATIC" about changing cutting boards; so I would chose the silicone cutting board from Casabella. Thank you for sharing your "sizzling" weekend; it sounds and looks gorgeous. So happy you enjoyed yourself! Thank you also for this opportunity and have a beautiful day!
Denise Falicki says
Oh! Love new kitchen toys! I would love the Casabella cutting boards!
kimberly torpey says
…I love each of these items but if I had to pick one…measuring cups. I have had mine since I got married 40 years ago…it is about time.
Jul Hamm says
Love Love the microplane! I've always wanted one, just never bought it! This one is very cool!!
Barb217 says
Always can use an extra set of measuring cups.
Kim Honeycutt says
I bet you all did have a great time and sounds like you had awesome food!
Of all the kitchen tools I have, I don't own a microplane/zester so that would be my choice, Thank you for this offer!
Nancy says
These are great gifts. Hard to decide but I think the nesting cups because I have some that the numbers are fading and makes it difficult to use them. Thanks!
Sheila says
A new cutting board is always welcome.
PD Vasil says
The Cutting board from Casabella – would be a great addition. I'm always looking for cutting boards. Thanks for the give away.
Patty says
I am in desperate need of the nesting beaker style set of measuring cups by OXO.
Frankie says
I choose the measuring cups.
Cecily says
I would love to have a set of the nesting measuring cups. They look fantastic and would make measuring so much easier than the ones I have now. Your weekend sounds like it was wonderful. We should all be so lucky! 🙂
Kim Edmonson says
I love your site.. I have found many new recipes that my family has enjoyed this summer. I would love to have the measuring cups. I have been using the same ones for years. I got them as a wedding present 33 years ago and they have had it. It would be great to get new ones and make sure that my measurements are correct all the time.
Carolyn says
The measuring cups are cool!!!
Anonymous says
The powdered sugar wand would be best for me! Thank You for all you do 😀
Stay Blessed, Bonnie Prall
Yolanda says
Not having ever had one I would be interested in the microplane from better zester……looks like it would come in handy for holiday baking!
Leah Snyder says
Those measuring cups look awesome
Jenny H. says
I love the measuring beakers
Erin Ellis says
The better zester would make my life so much better! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
Erin
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Michelle Air says
I need a new cutting board and that one looks like it would fit the bill.
Anonymous says
I'd love those measuring cups. The first thing I'd use them for is something Autumnal. Can't wait for fall!
Tammie Capps says
Measuring cups!! Can't have enough :))
Bridget T. says
Love to have the measuring cups.
Monica Archer says
The measuring cups are really cool!
Goodies Gone Gluten Free says
That zester is genius! The wand is adorable. I've never seen anything like either one of those! I'm glad you had such a great time.
Margo & Bryan says
Zester
Lindsay Lee says
I would love the set of measuring cups from OXO!!!
Sandy H says
The zester for the lemons off my tree.
Angelina Romero says
I would like the Better Zester, your week-end sound fantastic, glad you had a great time.
Anonymous says
The powdered sugar dusting wand! How cute!!
Sarah Campbell says
The silicone cutting boards look very useful! But wow I see The Baked Equation makes salted butterscotch cookies. Hmm.. boards vs. cookies.
Kitties and Quilts says
I love the set of measuring cups from OXO. I have lots of measuring cups but the measurements have worn or scraped off all of them. I need a set that won't wear off. Thanks for giving me a chance to win. Debbie in WV
PAM says
The measuring cups for sure!
Nicole-Lynn says
That dusting wand is so fun! I enjoy making desserts, but just sprinkle on powdered sugar. This would make my stuff look so professional
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Carol Lamoreau says
I would use the measuring cups with all the delicious recipes of yours I have tried.
Kristen Mcclary says
i make my own funnel cakes at home so the powder sugar wand would be awesome
Rusthawk says
Love the green spatula!
Anonymous says
I could use a zester for my kitchen. Really enjoyed reading about this get away.
Ruth McElfresh
rsimmons says
The microplane/better zest would make my summer that much more wonderful!
Joanne Pagogna says
OXO Powdered sugar dusting wand would love to be in my kitchen. Such a good idea.
Carla Shiver says
I love the nesting measuring beaker cups by oxo.They save so much space.
Lydia says
I would love the spatula
E Lake says
The Better Zester from kitchenIQ is a must-have for my kitchen. Everything is better with a little lemon zest!
JODI JONES says
Measuring Cups for easy pouring 🙂
Ginger says
Does anyone have enough spatulas, or maybe I have an addiction LOL The getaway looks fab! Love your site!!
[email protected] says
What a fantastic weekend and thanks for sharing such fabulous pictures, felt like I was right there with ya'…almost…and I have a thing for rubber spatulas…don't judge.
Anonymous says
I would love to have the powdered sugar wand. Maybe that would help me finishing off my lemon bars!
Karen Wood says
I love the powdered sugar dusting wand!
pamelatedder says
I would absolutely love the measuring cup set!!!
Everything looks so yummy!!!
Jozone says
I would love a new cutting board! Mine are falling apart 🙂
Pamela Tedder says
The measuring cups please…..everything is awesome!!!
Tess Moore says
I would love to win the microplane/zester!
Anonymous says
I would really love the Casabella Silicone Cutting Boards since I always trying to get my family to keep the cutting boards separate (meat vs fruit)! bjn1957(at)gmail(dot}com
Bethany B says
The zester! 🙂 my utensils need that addition.
♡♥♬ Carolsue ♡♥♬ says
The powdered sugar duster is an ingenious idea! I love it!
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Kristin says
I'd sure get a lot of use out of that dusting wand! How cool!
Anonymous says
Sounds like a wonderful weekend you had. Looking though all the photos looks like paradise to me. I love the power sugar wand. I could use that mostly during my holiday baking instead of trying to sprinkle the powder sugar which at times gets to heavy.
Anonymous says
Well of course I love them all. but I would love the spatula and cutting board.
24f41384-20d5-11e4-8bf9-9f6fb13f2dfa says
I think I would love the zester, I have never owned one before and to be honest when baking and it calls for it i use juice.
Becky Hack says
I love the measuring cups!!!!
Martha Christian says
Being left handed, I wouldn't mind a left-handed friendly set of measuring cups…thank you for your generous giveaways.
Sevtap says
Looks like your trip was wonderful…My kitchen would like the measuring cups,zester,the board and the spatula
new to 2nd says
i would love the powdered sugar dusting wand!
Cindy Fox says
The nesting cups! Perfect for my small kitchen cupboards. I'll be able to have multiple things measured and waiting while cooking.
Janet Welte says
I would love the dusting wand, I don't have one of those! but any of the ones you posted would be much appreciated.
Rose Henley says
Cool Kitchen Gadgets!…..I would love those measuring cups. Mine are 37 years old!
Anonymous says
I'd love any of the above items but especially the microplane. I inherited one from my aunt and I've been using it for 40+ years.
Anonymous says
gadgets gadgets gadgets they all make cooking anytime more fun
Amanda Pierce says
Love them all! I watched the video from your link to the zester and it looks super cool and useful. Would love to win it 🙂
Anonymous says
The measuring cups are cute, but I would LOVE to have (and would get the most use out of) the silicone cutting boards. 🙂 …..
K.L.
Philly Girl says
the Zester would be great!!!!
Anonymous says
I would love to own the palm green spatula from Le Creuset. It looks very handy and would match my kitchen!!!
My Paleo Path says
The Cutting board from Casabella would be great to add to my kitchen collection. Love your Blog and thank you for the opportunity.
Tina says
Palm Green Spatula…you can never have enough spatulas and why not a pretty one to add to the collection!!
NWBlessedMom says
the measuring cups look awesome!
Mary White says
Would love the zester to give to my newlywed daughter!!! Everything looks awesome though.
Anonymous says
Any of these kitchen gadgets would be awesome to recieve! I love your recipes and info that you give us!
Anonymous says
Hmmmmmm, micro-plane/zester that has an attached tray to catch the items being zester is brilliant 🙂 Love to cook and bake and would enjoy any of the gadgets listed, always looking for things to make cooking easier and more efficient!
Traci says
I love the measuring cups!
LaWanda Ross says
The set of measuring cups from OXO!
3fd7449a-21a8-11e4-aee8-1fa89242741c says
so difficult to choose! the measuring cups! … or the mag subscription because mine just expired.
Calli W says
silicone cutting boards are on my wishlist!
Donna C. says
Yep, the measuring cups. That way, I just might have enough that it won't matter that I leave one in the flour container, one in the sugar, etc.
Joanna says
I love the spatula. I was just noting yesterday that I don't have a good one!
Lainey6605 says
I would love to have the zester. It's something I don' have and I always seem to avoid recipes which want me to use one. This will help eliminate my hesitation! Thank you.