Fine Words Butter No Parsnips

As we were searching for a name for our blog about the food we love to cook and eat, we stumbled upon an old expression: “Fine words butter no parsnips.”  Intrigued, we investigated.  An expression from the 17th century, “it expresses the notion that fine words count for nothing and that action means more than flattery or promises.”  While we agree, we also concur that parsnips need buttering.  Furthermore, we appreciate both fine words and flattery.  Can't we have both?  Fine words and buttered parsnips?  In fact, that's ultimately our goal here.  We want to share our experiences cooking, eating, and learning about food--our triumphs, our discoveries, our recommendations, and our revelations.  We'll butter your parsnips!  And, by taking these recipes and suggestions in your own culinary directions, you'll butter ours.  Prepare to be buttered!