This simple but delicious dinner was John’s choice for his birthday. I must admit that I had to put him to work cooking the scallops and he did his usual wonderful job. I steamed the potatoes and sautéed the collards and corn with some garlic in butter.

We also had some very nice wine and the pretzel rolls our daughter made especially for her dad on his birthday. She is such a terrific baker and even though I don’t have a sweet tooth I still fall prey to her creations. She made 15 small rolls and by Wednesday lunch they were all eaten. It was not a good diet day for me!