Damon Lee Fowler

Nov 20, 2012 4:06 AM EST

I am intrigued by this recipe, and I don't even like oysters. But I know my hubby would be over the moon. It really seems like such a simple recipe. I think I'll surprise him at Christmas. I do tend to stay with the old traditional family recipes at Thanksgiving, I think primarily because my 85 year old daddy still expects it. But one year my mother in law, who was an old Savannah gal, brought oyster dressing to our North Georgia Thanksgiving meal. Unfortunately it did not go over very well. I'm not sure if the dressing was just that bad, or if it was indeed the oysters. I could not bring myself to give it a try. But, thank you for this oyster recipe. I believe I'll surprise my husband with it, then ask him for that new living room furniture. :)

- Rebecca

Nov 20, 2012 4:18 AM EST

Sometimes experimental menus can really go awry at Thanksgiving. I didn't mention the year that the oven blew up with the Turkey Molé in it. You really should try oysters, Rebecca . . . they're wonderful. Especially in this recipe!

- Damon Lee Fowler

Dec 02, 2013 4:30 PM EST

I had Lucy Mama's Oysters on Thanksgiving Day this year and was eating oysters for the first time in my entire life, and still can't believe how much I enjoyed this recipe and what a wonderful beginning it adds to the thanksgiving meal.

- Louise

Dec 02, 2013 6:32 PM EST

Dear Louise! Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure sharing Thanksgiving dinner with you this year!

- Damon Lee Fowler

Nov 20, 2016 5:58 PM EST

Hi Damon! I grew up on these because of my Mom's friendship with Ruth. A few years ago I brought them to a friend's Thanksgiving dinner here on the West Coast, and now they are strongly requested every year. Going out for ingredients tomorrow.

- Gillian Horvath

Nov 21, 2016 5:32 AM EST

Gillian! How nice to hear from Rita's family! One of the great joys of my life was the one Thanksgiving that I got to cook with her at Ruth's. It was one of the culinary highlights of my life. Ruth even trusted me to make a batch of Lucy-Mama's oysters! But the best part was the time sharing and laughing in the kitchen with Rita and Miss Ruby!

- Damon Fowler

Nov 20, 2017 10:03 AM EST

Hi Damon! I made Oyster pie for a pre-Thanksgiving gathering yesterday, on the 5th anniversary of your post. I've adjusted the recipe for non-Dairy, using butter substitute and coconut cream instead of Heavy cream. It was a hit as always among the group, and took my back to those days in Housatonic.

I wish you a happy Holiday!

- - Gillian

Nov 20, 2017 11:55 AM EST

Thank you, Gillian! It was so good to hear from you! I really miss your mother and Ruth so much and this time of year I'm always aching to go see them. This year we're celebrating my Dad's 90th birthday (it's actually on Thanksgiving Day) but I'll be in Housatonic in my heart.

- Damon Fowler