Finely chop or press garlic
Scrub potatoes with water
Add potatoes to pot and cover with water until 1 inch above potatoes
Bring to a boil for 40 minutes or until fork enters easily
Add butter, salt, garlic, and any herbs to small sauce pan
After potatoes are done, cut them in half and rice them into mixing bowl. If you don’t have a ricer, you can use a potato masher or a fork to mash them up.
Add half and half to butter mixture and then add to riced potatoes
Stir briefly (like 5 full circles, do not over miix)
Serve