My Grandmother{English, Unitarian} always made oyster stew, I had no idea it was that traditional or wide spread. I made a SERIOUS mistake five years ago and fed my crew lobster, beef tenderloin, twice baked potatos and stuffed mushroom caps. They talk about this meal all year long and I couldn't change it now if I wanted to.This year I made the taters and mushys in the morning, and it made the whole affair much more doable. I hope everyone had as safe and wonderful holiday as we did. Mike