...or much more pride in their own culture and cuisine, Allan.

Traditions exist where locals are impressed by how their own forebears did things.

And, as I have said but feel the need to repeat, I love trying foreign foods IN FOREIGN LANDS, as part of the enjoyment of being among other people and their culture for a while/a break.

That IS the best way forward for humanity - appreciating other cultures including your own, and visiting (not emigrating or conquering) other lands, within the United Nations, as a respectful tourist.