I definitely understand what you're saying, and Im equally as stubborn ( or at least thats what my wife tells me)
I dont like being told what's in and whats out, what i should and or shouldn't like, what I have to try..
That being said, I love learning and trying new things, but at my won discretion , not being forced down my throat.
I've been vegetarian for 30 + years , my wife a recent vegan. Now, all of a sudden with the introduction of the impossible burger, everyone is jumping in, its all over the news , restaurants are expanding their menus... Al of this is good for me, because it means more options and easier shopping. But, ive being doing/ living this for years, and now all of a sudden its ' the new thing'. And people new to this are trying to tell me all about it and how it is all done, as if they are experts because they've been doing it for a few months.
Not only cooking, but when I wash the news and they tell me what the ' color of the year ' will be , so be sure to get a new wardrobe to accommodate this, or the ' song of the summer'.... Who is anyone to decide these things for me. Ill choose what songs I like and what colors i want to wear ( even if I look ridiculous to all those fashion trend-setters).
I remember watching a cooking show and the guy frowned on a chef for using a melon-baller to make melon balls for a fruit salad. He said that it was a ' dated technique'. I mean, really ? Who gives a crap how old the technique is . Ultimately , food needs to taste good and be somewhat presentable. Everything else is an added bonus. we're not all identical therefore we each have our own tastes and preferences. I think its great for people to introduce new things but also , and more importantly to respect everyones right to make their own decision without snobby faces and ridicule.
On a lighter note, my sister in law is one of those ' i have to have the latest trend, no matter what the cost'. She actually traded in her old car for a new one for the sole reason that silver was out and white was in that year. Ass. I cant see how anyone could enjoy live always worrying about what someone else thinks.
Be creative, be unique, be an individual, share, learn , appreciate and enjoy!!!
Sorry for the rant, I guess im in one of my bitter stubborn moods