I love to bring summer items to the table. When my sister and her husband dine with us, the table is simple but fun. Seashells are placed with a single strand of faux pearls around each. I like to have little sayings typed up for the week, thread into the shells, as my pearls of wisdom. It usually gives everyone a chuckle and they look forward to the creativity. This week’s feature is that divine flavoring from New Orleans. Nothing fills the home better than an authentic welcome from the sauté from the “holy trinity”. Simply sauté chopped onions, chopped green peppers and chopped celery for true southern hospitality. To make an awesome stuffing, just sprinkle on fresh breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese to the desired thickness to that trinity sauté. Now, serve the trinity stuffing in authentic scallop baking seashells. I always boil the seashells to kill any bacteria. Sear at least 4 scallops per person. Fill up the baking seashells with the trinity stuffing, top with the seared scallops and broil, for a short time, just before serving. Let the pearls of wisdom reign – it’s all about the love put into the thoughtfully designed pearl of a simple dinner with family. © Kelly McBride Loft