August is almost the end of summer. Kids will start back to school, but it is
still hot in Florida
as well as in the North. It will start
cooling in September.
What is the month of August known for? It is Boomers making a difference month and
we do make a difference. It is National
Catfish Month and National Goat Cheese Month.
It is National Read a Romance Month and National Psychic Week August
7-11. So it would be time to read by
book—The Bonnie Neuk Tea Room: Friends
and Uninvited Guests (Ghosts) ($10.00) for it psychic thread. It is also National Oyster Day on August 5th. I love oysters and love cooking with
them. These two recipes with oysters are
from my new cook book—Soups and Stews...Comfort by the Spoonful ($20.00). You can get a copy of any of my books from
me. Contact me at conniehope@comcast.net for your copy.
Oyster Stew
Quick and Easy
1 or 2 cans oysters
Salt and pepper to taste¼ cup onion, diced fine
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
6 cups milk
1 Tablespoon butter
onions, and Worcestershire sauce.
Bring to a slow boil, then simmer until onions are tender.
I simmer for about an hour very low.
Add butter and allow to melt.
Serve with oyster crackers. Serves 4-5
Oyster Stew with Vegetables
12-18 fresh oysters
3 potatoes, cubed2-3 stalks of celery, diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cups half and half
2 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
2 Tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon thyme
Pinch of garlic powder
¼ cup of cornstarch for thickener (optional)
Saute diced vegetables and spices in chicken broth.
Add milk and half and half.Heat until warm. Do not boil.
Stir in drained oysters and simmer for 25-30 minutes
Add cornstarch slowly continually stirring to desired
thickness. If it is thick enough, do not add more.
Serves 4-5