Mom's Oyster Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 clove garlic, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 pint fresh shucked oysters
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup sherry wine, or to taste