"It's late Christmas morning and all of the presents have been unwrapped. Even if just for the moment, the kids are lulled into quiet. Southern California's bright winter sunshine floods in through the windows. Now it's time for the grown-ups ... Read more..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 pound fingerling or other waxy potatoes
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Salt
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2 strips bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4 -inch strips
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1 1/2 tablespoons butter
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1 small stalk celery, chopped
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 large sprig fresh thyme
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1 1/2 pounds small clams (such as Manila), in shells
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1/3 cup dry white wine
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3/4 cup half-and-half
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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Freshly ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons minced parsley
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1/8 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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1 1/2 teaspoons minced chives