Sweet potato latkes! That does sound really good. I've had latkes two days in a row and suddenly remember why I feel so full when visiting family.

I think only in the US.

Here, by the way, the name is kusbara (both in Hebrew and Arabic).

Yes! Didn't know it has another name in the fresh form.

I think only in the US.

Throughout Latin America too. I never remember that it's known as coriander.

Grocery shopping has been achieved. Couldn't decide between mashed potatoes, stuffing, or arroz con frijoles, so I got the makings for all and I'll see what my mood is on Thursday.

And because I'm trying to be good in preparation for the gorgefest, I had a salad with grilled chicken for lunch. Go me.

But you can do that now, without legal status. I have been to several non-legal weddings that were just as emotional and binding than signing a piece of paper from the state.

I don't think it's the same. Getting married is not just a private commitment but a public gesture. So it becomes, in part, about your status in the community. About how big a circle you can draw around your life. Is the gesture only going to encompass part of your life? I am a gay person who has a commitment ceremony within the gay community and amongst my accepting friends and family. Or is it to be fully enfranchised in your culture. The distinction of the latter is significant.

Throughout Latin America too.

I meant in English, and actually almost said that. Or are there two names for fresh and dried coriander in Latin America?

I don't think it's the same. Getting married is not just a private commitment but a public gesture. So it becomes, in part, about your status in the community. About how big a circle you can draw around your life. Is the gesture only going to encompass part of your life? I am a gay person who has a commitment ceremony within the gay community and amongst my accepting friends and family. Or is it to be fully enfranchised in your culture. The distinction of the latter is significant.

Wait, that was my point! I guess what I'm saying is the legality is hugely important, and the difference between what we were saying is the definition of culture.

I meant in English, and actually almost said that. Or are there two names for fresh and dried coriander in Latin America?

I've only ever known it as cilantro. And actually didn't know it existed as a dried ingredient until I went to college.

I got 70%.

I got 72%, but I guessed on a lot of them.

I got 76%.

Still haven't done latkes. But I'm going to shred the potatoes and make them for dinner.

fresh and dried coriander

The US different names are for the leaves and seeds, not for fresh vs. dried -- I'm not sure anyone does dry cilantro, because, why, but I'm neurotically compelled to fix the distinction...

Getting married is not just a private commitment but a public gesture. So it becomes, in part, about your status in the community.

my wedding ceremony was very private. As in, it involved no one in our community. I feel that our commitment to each other is private and personal. The reason for making it legal was strictly to protect each other

OK, that's what I figured. The English (or whoever) in the US used it dried, called it coriander. Spanish-speaking Latin Americans used it fresh, called it cilantro. US people never integrated the terms, while using both things.

ION, I think I'm going to be one of Those People on the plane, with a slightly too-big carry-on and two "personal items" (a purse and a small tote bag). I just hate to pay to check a bag when my overflow is so small!