I LOVE oysters... thanks Wendy. Here's a great dinner party appetizer.

[color:"blue"]Smoked Oyster Spread[/color]

1 can smoked oysters, partially drained - chopped in quarters
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 can black olives - use approx. 1/4 of the can - finely chopped
5 green olives, finely chopped
tabasco to taste
4 oz cream cheese
lime (optional)


Stir all but cream cheese together in a bowl and let sit for 30 minutes.

Take the cream cheese and shape it into a 1/2" log shape. The idea here is to get the right proportion of cream cheese to topping.

Top with the oyster spread. A splash of lime juice is nice if you have a lime sitting around.

Serve with water crackers.