Pink Saturday - December 4, 2010

 

   

Happy Pink Saturday

 

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Holiday Recipe!

 

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all of your posts today.

Welcome to Pink Saturday.  Please join us by linking your Pink Saturday post permalink using the linking tool provided at the bottom of this post.  This is our second week using the linking tool instead of having a list from e-mail responses.  I think this is going to be a fantastic change for all of us.  I will have my Pink Saturday post available at 5 p.m. EST every Friday.  So, be sure to link and show us your Pink.  Be certain to link using your pink post permalink.  And please remember to include a link back to my blog within your post so that your visitors will be able to visit here.

 

 

 

Please take the time to visit other participants, and leave a comment to let them know you stopped by to enjoy their pink.  Pink Saturday is about having fun, and giving us a chance to meet others in the blogging community.  I promise you it is worth the effort because you will not only see lots of pink, you will meet incredibly nice and talented people.  Please refer to my post dated January 8 for more information about Pink Saturday.

I want to thank those of you that take the time to leave me a comment.  I love reading what you all have to say.

Reminder - We have a weekly challenge for you to visit the blog of at least one participant that you have never visited before.  Then next Saturday include that blog and a link in your post.  Quite a few of you have been done this challenge, and have met some of the great Pink Saturday participants.  Thank you for sharing with us.

This week I am featuring the blog of a Pink Saturday participant.  This Pink Saturday participant has requested to be a featured blog, and there will be featured blogs each Saturday.  Please visit, get to know and say hello to her.  She has written the following personal greeting to you.

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Pink Saturday Featured Blogs

• Maria at Bubblegum and Duct Tape

 

Hello Pink Ladies, it has been a wonderful year getting to know you all.  I have always been most excited when I hear from Pink Ladies as this is the linky that I look most forward to.  There is no denying that there is a special bond we all share given that we all LOVE PINK and like Beverly says, it represents HOPE JOY and LOVE.  I love to craft and make things for people I love.  As a matter of fact, I am having a spacial giveaway that includes a Pink bracelet hand made by me.  I hope that you come visit and join in on this fun giveaway.  Thank you all for the Pinks you have posted that have brought smiles to my Saturdays.  I wish you all the best, happy Holidays and a friendly hug.

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We have just about finished decorating for the holidays.  We just have to finish decorating the tree, and we will have it all completed.  It is definitely looking like Christmas in our home.

My pink contribution for this Pink Saturday is Oyster Stew.  Ooh, yum!  I love, love, love Oyster Stew.  I like mine with oyster cracker soaking up all of the yumminess.  We have been having Oyster Stew as far back as I can remember.  My parents always prepared and served this, and we do, too.  This is a favorite with all of us, and it is something we definitely have during the holiday season.

 

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 12 ounces fresh raw oysters, undrained
• 1 quart half-and-half or whole milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• Crackers, for serving

Melt butter in pot, and add remaining ingredients. Cook over low heat until edges of oysters begin to curl and mixture is hot but not boiling. Serve stew with crackers.

Enjoy!

Comments

[Connie]

My hubby loves oyster stew so I'll give him this recipe so he can make it. Happy pink saturday, sweetpea! Thank you again for hosting this weekly event.
xoxo,
Connie

[tammy]

Yum! I could use a bowl of this right now! I love easy recipes of course! Thanks for sharing. Happy PS!

[Sandi]

Happy Pink Saturday, Beverly, and thank you for hosting. I have posted on my Christmas blog this week - Christmas Pudding - http://christmaspudding09.blogspot.com/

Blessings,
Sandi

[Cindy Adkins]

Dear Beverly,
Your oyster stew looks fantastic!!! I've never made it before...this looks great for me to try. Thank you for letting me link up and I want to wish you a Happy Pink Saturday!
XO

[Susie Jefferson]

Hurrah! I finally got the timing right - 5 hours behind you (I thought I was ahead, no wonder I was always a day late from the US point of view, lol). So this week I finally made it! This week I've done another Christmas background and header, plus 3 downloadable recipe cards to print off, and a link to my Lethal Sherry Trifle recipe.

Happy Pink Saturday Beverly, I'm so happy to be early for a change.

[bj]

I don't know how I missed that this was a favorite recipe week..so sorry.
Will you have each Sat. thru Dec. event posted on your sidebar? Then, maybe we can keep up with it. There's so many parties this month and I am trying to do 'em all...:)))

Living on the plains of West Texas with no bodies of water for thousands of miles, you might guess that I never developed a taste for sea foods. Oysters, I am thinking, would have to be at the bottom of my list. HOWEVER, I am copying your recipe as Mr. Sweet loves ANYthing from the sea.:))
Thanks for hosting...

[Lynn@HappierThanAPigInMud]

Thanks for hosting Beverly! I hope all of your Christmas plans are falling into place:@)

[Christine]

Great pink roundup, Beverly. Thanks for hosting.

[LaVoice]

No doubt anything you made would be good. This looks very tempting. The only way I eat oysters is fried very well.

[Jil]

Oh, your Oyster Stew looks delicious....I haven't had any in years and am going to have to make us some. Perfect for this cold weather! Thank you for the recipe!
Warm Hugs,
Jil

[glenda]

My Daddy liked oysters but I never would taste them...so I don't know if I like it or not.
But it looks good, that's for sure.
Merry Christmas, Beverly, and thanks for hosting Pink Saturday for us.
You rock.
glenda

[Rebecca]

Growing up, my family's tradition was eating Oyster Stew on Christmas Eve evening! Your recipe took me down memory lane!
Thanks for hosting PS!!

[Donnie]

Don's mother made her oyster stew exactly the same way. Hubby has asked me to make it again now. Thanks for reminding me of a great meal. Happy Pink Saturday.

[kayellen]

looks like a yummy recipe~~~I am all about soups this week:) Working alot~~fighting a cold....decorating Christmas trees for clients~~
Happy Pink Saturday!

xo
K

[dana]

My husband would LOVE this stew of yours! I have to say, I'm not an oyster fan, but with the butter and half and half.....I'm thinking it would be extremely tasty!

I'm SO tired I can barely type....that's a bad sign!!

Happy Pink Saturday to you!!

L, Dana

[Pat ~ Mille Fiori Favoriti]

I love oysters and oyster stew Beverly! It is a wonderful holiday treat. Happy Pink Saturday! My grandson turns two this week -- we'll all be celebrating with him! :) I can't wait!
♥ Pat

[nancy]

Stew sounds yummy but I am not a big fan of oyster and clams. Happy pink to you and everybody else. I got my pink posted. Thank you for a great entry. I have to post my recipe next time.
Take care.

[Niki]

I have NEVER heard of oyster stew!! Big fan of clam chowder (or as my good friend from Rhode Island says...chow-dah0. This is a must try recipe!
Happy PS!!
Licks & Wags, Niki

[Nancy]

Oh, I love it. I love the simplicity of the recipe, too. Happy PS.

[Marydon]

G'eve Beverly ~ Hubby will love this recipe for sure.
Thank you for hostessing this event weekly, so enjoy it

Merry Christmas, visit our giveaways~
Have a beautiful weekend ~
TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon

[Nan]

Happy PINK Saturday Beverly! I LOVE Oysters just about anyway except raw, so I will definitely try this recipe. Thanks for sharing and hosting PS, Nan

[shirl]

Hello Beverly, Happy Pink Saturday, soup looks delish. My husband makes this every holiday, I'll have to let him give your recipe a try.
Thanks for sharing.
Have a great week!
I wish you peace! Shirl
Shirls Rose Cottage

[Linda Woods]

Hi Beverly. I thought I was doing the same steps as last week, but it's not working. I'm using the URL for the post for tomorrow. But no picture and no link. I don't know what else to do. I really want to participate. I don't know what i'm doing wrong. Linda at redbirdsandotherwonders@typepad,com

URL: http://redbirdsandotherwonders.typepad.com/redbirdsandotherwonders-b/2010/12/christmas-cookies-yum.html

[Dena Elwood]

Its looking very yummy Beverly... Maybe someday I'll get here a tad bit sooner too :0)
May our Sweet LORD cover you with blessings while you seek Him in this,
His beautiful season.
Isn't it magnificent knowing He is the Reason for every Season......Hugs Dena

[maria]

Hi Beverly,
Thank you so much for featuring my blog this weekend, you are very kind and I truly appreciate it.
That oyster stew looks delicious, and it looks so easy to make. I love family recipes, specially the ones that bring back so many memories.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Happy Pink Saturday!

[Dawn]

Hi Beverly, I made it! Thanks so much for hosting Pink Saturday. It's always fun to see what everyone shares. It's been a while since I've joined in but I'm glad to be back.
Happy Pink Saturday!
Dawn

[Linda Woods]

I got it all figured out Beverly!!!.....So fun to look at all the other recipies! Have a fun saturday!

[Cat]

Thank you again!! The stew looks delicious!

[barbara jean]

Thanks for hosting!!

blessings

barbara jean

[Anne]

Love the recipe! I starting posting, am without a camera for a few days, and remembered the recipe after I posted my vermicelli photo! LOL! Have a terrific weekend and enjoying the yumminess of your oyster soup In my dreams until I can make it! HPS! Anne

[Queen of Dreamsz]

Hi Beverly,

My mom used to always fix Cornbread Oyster Dressing.
I never could make it taste like hers so
I gave up and just waited for her to fix it.:0)

The Oyster Stew is very good too!

Have a wonderful {Pink} day,
Stephanie ♥

[Olivia Parazine]

Hi Beverly, Thank you for hosting! The stew sounds Deelish and I bet your home is soooo lovely for Christmas!
Hugs,
Olivia

[Jorgelina]

Happy Pink Saturday!

[Marina Capano]

Thank you for hosting dear Beverly!

so yummy recipe!
xoxo

[Sherry]

Thank you for hosting. I love oysters at the holidays. Very delicious.
Sherry

[Ann Hinrichs]

In all my Granparents diaries they had oyster soup every year for Christmas...even found it on a grocery receipt from 1938! So thanks for the recipe...I will have to try it!

[Diana]

Good morming my dearest friend. Thank you for linking my post. We are in Florida safe and sound and looking forward to the wedding shower. We are going to a Christmas parade this morning and my grands are performing in the parade. They both play muscial instruments in their school bands.

I love oyster stew and for years as we grew up we always had oyster stew on Christmas Eve. My dad's request. I must try your recipe. Mmmmmm.

Love always,
Jeanne

[Valrie]

Hmmm! On a cold wintry snowy night that sounds delicious! I'll have to make it this winter sometime! Run run, bake, bake, as f astas you can, come see my PINK GINGERBREAD MAN! A cookies swap to boot!

Valrie http://poemsmyway-valrie.blogspot.com

[Shelia]

Morning, Dear Beverly! Oh, I know my husband would love this soup. Now I don't care for oysters, but I'd make it for him! :)
Hope you're doing well an I will join you for next week's Pink - I love olden movies.
Hope you're doing well. I'm not finished with my Christmas decorating either. I've got to get on the ball!
Thanks always for popping in and your sweet comments.
Merry merry,
Shelia ;)

[Kaye Swain - SandwichINK for the Sandwich Generation]

Hi Beverly, I love the new format and I bet it's a lot easier for you! What a blessing, especially in the midst of the holidays. :) Thanks for another lovely Pink Saturday. And my favorite Christmas recipes? It's also my family's favorite Thanksgiving side dish recipes – my Grandma's Thanksgiving noodles! :) Have a blessed week.

[racheld]

Thank you, thank you, Sweetpea, for all these portals to such lovely things!! It's like knowing that many, many parties are going on, they're all beautiful and fun, and I'M invited!!

And I think you're an A-1 Social Director.

[Penny @ The Comforts of Home & Lavender Hill Studio]

I have always said I don't like oysters....but I have never really tried one! That looks good.
Hugs,
Penny

[Susan M Hickam]

Love your new banner Beverly- really cute! I also like the new linky tool-very cool how it gives you a little pic with the link. I am afraid I'm on of those people who don't like oysters but I know so many people who do that I'm sure I will have an opportunity to pass your recipe along. Love the idea of recipes to share! I put down black walnut bread and if you are a black walnut lover you will love this bread. Take care and thanks for hosting us!

[Christine]

Uhmmm, can't wait to try that oyster recipe, Yum! Sorry, I was unable to post a recipe. We just got back from a cruise late last night and had no time to prepare. Thanks for hsoting, Beverly.....Christine

[Beth]

Thank you so much for Pink Saturday--and for that wonderful recipe! Have a great day!

[Self Sagacity]

This sounds delicious as I am sick, and would love some right now. Although all I could make was this simple rice porridge this week: http://www.selfsagacity.com/2010/02/pacify-rice-porridge.html

[Jacqueline]

Thank you Beverly! Looks like some wonderful links today, I can't wait to come back and have a peek! Jacqueline

[Fifi Flowers]

No recipe BUT a link to chocolat!

[Susan Reaney]

My husband was just diagnosed with Stage Three inoperable pancreatic cancer a week ago. A blog friend gave me a link to your post about the dear woman who received the home makeover and the man who was able to marry his high school sweetheart. I cannot thank you enough for printing these messages of hope!!!
Fondly,
Suz

[Sue@MyArtsDesire]

Oh dear sweet Beverly, This post made me so teary-eyed as Oyster stew was something my mom made all the time around Christmas. The wave of nostalgia and sweet memories really squeezed my heart. Most of my siblings hated it...but not me! I love oyster stew...and smoked oysters. I've never made it myself, but now I can copy this recipe and do just that....thank you for always finding moments to bless me with your kind, thoughtful ways! You are a dear one! Xo, Sue

[Slee]

this week's theme is making me hungry.

[Stephanie]

Hi Beverly! Love your yummy recipe!

I just posted a sweet PINK TUSH for all to see my recipe for happiness! :0)

Happy PINK SATURDAY!

Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

[Sara Chapman in Seattle, USA]

Not pink but sounds so yummy! And I love the new linky thing. I've visited more and had more visitors. It makes so much sense for a photo meme to display images. Thanks for the change.

[Mermaid Debbie]

Yum yum!!! I would love a big bowl of it right now! Happy Holidays Beverly!

[Kellymac]

Thank you so much for hosting. I love the new linking way and I'm sure it's easier for you.

[Nancy]

I'm not crazy about oysters but that looks pretty yummy! I'm loving your new blog banner and also really liking the new way to sign up! It's easier to visit the PS blogs and close and be right back here at How Sweet The Sound. Is it less work for you? I hope so. Sending you a hug across the miles! :) xoxo Nancy

[Julie]

Happy Pink Saturday! Love the new linky! Thanks for all you do.

This oyster stew looks so delicious.

[Grace P]

Ok I did not post a recipe but finally got the link up! lol Thank you for your great explanation. Happy Pink SAturday Grace xoxo

[Cailin Yates]

Well, it is still Saturday! I made it! :-) I have never had oyster stew - it sounds yummy! Happy Pink Saturday!

[Melony at Whimsy Daisy!]

Oyster stew is not something I have ever made in my life. I think I would love it. I'm not even sure where to go to buy an oyster around here. Your little bowl looks delicious. Perhaps I should make a point to try something new! Thanks for the inspiration.

[carey]

Hi Bev
I do not like oysters but your soup looks delicious and one that I would try. I comp;ete;y forgot about todays theme or holiday recipes. I love the new way of the pink posting. I bet it is easier for you as well.
Hugs
Carey

[Marsha]

Hi Beverly! Thank you for your lovely comment! I've missed Pink Saturdays but I've just been so busy . . I'm liking the linky thing so hopefully I'll be able to participate more!

Have a wonderful week!

xxoo

[Leann]

I've never had oysters made any way. This looks yummy. I may try this the week between Christmas and New Years as I have off from work.

Enjoy the season!
Leann

[Jingle]

got busy yesterday, Glad that it is still open.
Happy Pink Saturday to you all.

[Tiffanee]

Love the new look!! Very festive. Thanks for hosting another wonderful party!!

[Patricia]

Dearest Beverly,
I put up a late post for Pink Saturday but am alittle too late. I included a recipe for sugar cookies - they are so good. I hope to make some this week and I will post a photo. Happy Pink Saturday to you and thank you for the reminder.

[Lynn @thevintagenest]

Hi Beverly, I didn't make it to Pink Saturday this past week but it looks like you had a trillion joiners. Excellent! Your stew sounds wonderful!