Praise for Simmering the Sea: Diversifying Cookery to Sustain Our Fisheries

“As the sustainable seafood movement has matured, both the seafood industry and the culinary industries are beginning to understand that by identifying the general culinary traits of fish species, recipes can be developed to suit multiple kinds of fish.  This flexibility gives cooks the ability to prepare exactly what sustainable seafood the oceans can afford to give them. The authors have done yeoman’s work to identify the traits of little known, but very flavorful fish available in New England for the home cook. I believe this book will have more home cooks looking to butterfish, sea robins and slipper limpets as great alternatives to old less sustainable favorites.” — Barton Seaver, Chef and Author

“A charming book that delights the senses, Simmering the Sea is a beautifully crafted book that inspires us to have seafood dinners that, as Michael Pollan would say, are not only good to eat, but good to think. Léa Tirmant-Desoyen's vibrant illustrations capture the reader's imagination and bring the world just off our shores playfully, vividly and enticingly into our kitchens. The lively paintings and rhythmic prose sing off the page, telling seldom-heard stories of the sea creatures that rarely find their way onto our plates, but should.  It will immerse you in this important ecosystem, and it will make you hungry to be a sustainable part of it.” — Jennifer Bissonnette, Rhode Island School of Design Nature Lab

"From coast to coast, we are seeing the revival of place-based culinary culture. A growing commitment to knowing where our fish comes from and who caught it is shifting the seafood paradigm towards one that is more supportive of community-based fishermen. This instructive little cookbook goes the extra mile by tracing each fish's origins all the way back to the spawn. Know your fisherman, know your ecosystem, know your fish!" — Sean Barrett, co-founder of Dock to Dish ®

“I have been enjoying meals created by the authors for several years: butterfish, sea robins, slipper limpets. All quite delicious. Now with Simmering the Sea I can explore local seafood in my own kitchen and I will be able to continue my adventure with dogfish, skates, kelp, and more.” — Jon Hare, Oceanographer

“Simmering the Sea takes it hook, line and sinker. I am always looking for new fish recipes for readers and customers.  Especially those underappreciated species like sea robins. Simmering the Sea gives you some background on the species and suggests how to turn it into a delicious meal. It’s a must-have.” — Dave Monti, charter captain and fishing writer

“Embracing flexibility in your seafood choices is the most fundamental component of a sound food system.  This book empowers the community to have flexible demand, which can then perfectly align with Nature's variable supply.  It is refreshing to read a book about all the great positive stories from our local fisheries, because there are many.” — Jared Auerbach, Chief Executive Officer, Red’s Best