South Seattle's 98118 zip code is the most diverse in the nation. A large Italian American population once lived here, and that's where the Garlic Gulch moniker comes from. The food I cook is primarily Italian American but as you will see I am in uenced by many cultures from both East and West. This Book assumes that you know how to cook. It's less about recipes than about visual suggestions for your next meal. To the person who gave the rst edition of this book a one star review on Amazon "I couldn't nd any recipes in this book" who also reviews pet beds: il fondo della mia scarpa non merita il tuo volto. Thank you for buying this book - I hope it gives you a good feeling and leads to much inspiration in the kitchen. Mauricio Salvatore Scavattino Seattle, Washington / January 11, 2017 (2nd Print Edition) Some of the many creations I hope The Garlic Gulch Cookbook will inspire you to experiment with: