(Make that two; her second,.
small new potatoes.shelled early spring peas.
frozen baby peas.leek, white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced crosswise.2. medium bunches.
watercress, large stems discarded and leaves coarsely chopped.Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Add the potatoes and a pinch of salt.
Cook over moderately high heat until fork-tender, about 20 minutes.Not willy-nilly, but to mark occasions over the next few years — a new job, a friend in mourning, being alive.
The spirit is fiery, makes its presence known first up the nostrils, then down the hatch.It demands to be paid attention to, and I did every time I cracked it open..
The auction and sale price of the 850-ish bottles of Red Hook Rye has escalated in the years hence, from that initial $75 (maybe it was $100?)to $300 to $20,000 to a penny short of six figures, but it's not like I can't un-drink it.