Heritage-less

I would probably describe myself as an Danish if asked what nationality i was. Im not even totally positive how Danish i am, and i've certainly never done anything with my heritage. The closest thing i can remember to embracing my heritage is allowing my Grandmother to talk to me about her Danish plates she bought last time she was over there. How's that for embracing my heritage?
When I think of food, i rarely think of tradition, or family. I generally think of food as a means to and end. I don't see food as this binder in my life, connecting me to my family and those close to me. I do that in other ways. I wonder if the fact that i was raised without much of a heritage has anything to do with that? I don't crave Olive Garden hoping to find my roots at the bottom of the linguini. While i realize i am most likely the minority due to the popularity of restaurants like Olive Garden. I can't help but wonder if people actually do feel connected to some heritage when they dine at those restaurants.