Yummy Oyster Stew

Jared had a great idea for dinner tonight. He had a "woolee" for Oyster Stew. I found this recipe on Recipezaar and, boy, was it good!! Almost as good as Grandpa Clawson's! I halfed the recipe and it made a nice medium size pot. The oysters we bought were a bit on the large size but they could be cut up if you would prefer. Cook up a batch, it takes about 10 or 15 minutes only, and enjoy some "good groceries"!
Serves 6 - 8
1 quart whole milk
1 quart half-and-half
2 pints oysters (w/liquor, meaning juice or liquid)
1/8 - 1/4 c lightly salted butter
salt and pepper
oyster crackers
3 sprigs parsley (optional) or cayenne pepper (optional)
1. Pour milk and half-and-half together in a 4 Qt. sauce pan.
2. Add butter, salt and pepper to taste.
3. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until steaming and butter is melted. DO NOT ALLOW TO BOIL.
4. Add oysters with liquor and stir for just a few minutes until oysters are cooked. Not too long or they turn rubbery.
5. Serve in traditional large, shallow soup bowls.
6. Add a sprig of parsley and/or Cayenne pepper sprinkled on top, if desired.
Yuuuuuuummmmmmy!!!!