mashed root vegetable (I used sweet potato, but I think this recipe would work just as well with any root vegetable you have on hand) • maple syrup • vegetable/chicken stock • thyme • bay leaves, cracked • sage • garlic, roughly chopped • shallot, roughly chopped • dry white wine • cold butter, chopped • Salt and pepper, • bay scallops (dry, fresh not frozen, if you can get them) •