1 garlic clove, finely chopped
handful of parsley leaves, coarsley chopped
2 shallots, finely chopped
15²µ/½´Ç³ú butter
120ml/4fl oz double cream
1.75kg/4lb mussels
a bouquet garni of parsley, thyme and bay leaves
crusty bread, to serve
100ml/3½fl oz dry white wine or cider