food is an expression of culture. your post makes sense in a purely utilitarian context but fails to factor in the history and cultural associations behind aut

food is an expression of culture. your post makes sense in a purely utilitarian context but fails to factor in the history and cultural associations behind authentic regional cuisine. there's nothing wrong with new combinations and styles as food continues to evolve, but you're marginalizing an entire facet of culture by trying to distill food down to just taste and nutrition.