Oyster Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

Drain oysters and reserve liquor.
Dice oysters into a saucepan.
Add liquor and slowly bring to a boil.
Immediately remove pan from heat.