Ingredients:

• 3-4 oysters per person
• pinch of pepper
• pinch of ground lovage
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tbls vinegar
• 1 tbls olive oil
• 1 tbls wine
• 1 tsp anchovy essence
• 1 tbls honey (optional)

Method:

• Open the oysters as near as possible to the time of eating.
• They may be served raw, stewed,or baked then covered with the following sauce.
• Mix the pepper and lovage with the egg yolks, then add the vinegar, a drop at a time, to make a smooth mixture.
• Stir in the olive oil, wine, and anchovy essence.
• Honey may be added if you like. Mix all ingredients together thoughly and pour over oysters and serve.