Easy and Delicious Clam Chowder!

Name: Easy and Delicious Clam Chowder!
Ingredients: 7 slices bacon, chopped (can use more); 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (optional or to taste); 2 stalks celery, finely diced; 1⁄2 cup dry white wine (or use chardonnay); 1 cup whipping cream (unwhipped); 1 cup full-fat milk; 2 (5 ounce) cans clams (save the juice!); 1 large bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dried thyme (rubbed between fingers to release the flavors); 1 small russet potato, peeled and grated; 1 1⁄2 cups evaporated milk; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; salt; pepper (lots of pepper!)