Oyster Stew
["1 pt. (about a dozen) shucked large raw oysters", "1 c. oyster liquor", "3 c. whole milk", "1 c. heavy cream", "1 slice from large onion, chopped", "2 stalks celery, chopped", "1 bay leaf (optional)", "1/2 c. butter or margarine, melted", "1/3 c. flour", "1 Tbsp. salt", "1 tsp. Tabasco sauce", "chopped chives (optional)"]
["Drain oysters and reserve liquor.", "Dice oysters into a saucepan.", "Add liquor and slowly bring to a boil.", "Immediately remove pan from heat."]
["oysters", "oyster liquor", "milk", "heavy cream", "onion", "stalks celery", "bay leaf", "butter", "flour", "salt", "Tabasco sauce", "chives"]