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.
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
fairyfractal at gmail dot com
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!!!