Crab Lorenzo

Ingredients

• 4 large mushrooms, finely chopped
• 3 shallots, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
• 1/2 cup flour
• 3 cups half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 1 large bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup white wine
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 3/4 lb fresh crabmeat, picked over
• 6 -8 slices French bread, lightly toasted
• 1 1/2 cups hollandaise sauce
• chopped parsley, for garnish