"Townsend tells the important story of this fish and surprises constantly with fascinating stories of its centrality to the progress of world history. She appends with recipes both ancient and contemporary, from Jamaican ackee and saltfish to French haute cuisine. Carefully chosen illustrations and photographs enhance the text."

Booklist

"Townsend looks at where cod have been and where they might be headed in the 21st century, as a species and a foodstuff."

Lection

“A pleasing, informative and thorough little book.”

Culinary Historians of Canada

"There's a charm to a small book, and Elizabeth Townsend brings a masterful concision to Cod."

The Art of Eating

“Cod is an engaging celebration of the history, ecology, and deliciousness of an extraordinary fish that has sustained people worldwide for centuries, and a heartfelt plea for its future survival.”

Darra Goldstein, founding editor of "Gastronomica" and author of "Beyond the North Wind"

“Through a human lens, Townsend puts focus on this iconic fish, which has shaped our history, fed societies, and fueled economies for centuries. Richly illustrated, well-researched—no one has told the story better.”

George A. Rose, honorary professor, Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, University of British Columbia