New England Clam Chowder
["1/4 c. butter", "2 potatoes, chopped", "1 medium onion, chopped", "4 stalks celery, sliced", "1 1/2 c. clam juice", "1 bay leaf", "1/3 c. butter", "1/3 c. flour", "1 1/2 c. milk", "2 c. half and half", "1 1/2 c. clams, chopped", "2 Tbsp. sherry", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "1/4 tsp. celery salt", "fresh chives, chopped"]
["In a large saucepan, saute potatoes, onion and celery in butter until just tender.", "Add clam juice and bay leaf.", "Simmer for 30 minutes."]
["butter", "potatoes", "onion", "stalks celery", "clam juice", "bay leaf", "butter", "flour", "milk", "clams", "sherry", "salt", "pepper", "celery salt", "fresh chives"]