Oyster Stew

4 (2 pint) jars oysters (shucked with liquid) 1/2 cup butter 3 tablespoons shallots (minced) 1 quart half-and-half cream salt and pepper dried parsley flakes[...]

2 green onions , chopped 2 tablespoons butter , melted 1 (12 ounce) container fresh standard oysters, undrained 1 quart half-and-half or 1 quart milk 1/4[...]

8 ounces shucked oysters, with their juices 2 slices bacon , minced 1 onion , minced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups milk 1 bay leaf 1/2 cup heavy[...]