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Eli Zysman-Colman

@chemguyeli.bsky.social

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Dad, husband, professor at the University of St Andrews, aspiring gourmet and chef, views my own @chemguy_eli. www.zysman-colman.com/home. #chemsky #chemistry ORCID: 0000-0001-7138-6022

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Eli Zysman-Colman @chemguyeli.bsky.social · 1h

Congrats to Yan, who passed her PhD viva today. Many thanks to Marcel Mayor and Neil Robertson for acting as examiners. I think the smile says it all. @ezc-group.bsky.social @standrewschem.bsky.social @standrewsosc.bsky.social

Eli Zysman-Colman @chemguyeli.bsky.social · 2d

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving. Not very traditional but here is a sushi bowl requested by my daughter. Sauce is spicy mayo. Also, cute photos of my dog and cat. #chemistswhocook.

Eli Zysman-Colman @chemguyeli.bsky.social · 3d

Last night made a beef pad kaprao, served with rice and the requisite fried egg. Accompanying it was stir fried pak choi and oyster mushrooms. Tonight a fav, souvlaki, grilled eggplant and zucchini, tzatziki and salad. Made a wrap with all of it #chemistswhocook

Eli Zysman-Colman @chemguyeli.bsky.social · 3d

Morning walk on West Sands saw a Haar rolling in from the west. Turing left I saw only the fog. Turning right I saw clear sky and a beautiful sunrise. #standrews.

Eli Zysman-Colman @chemguyeli.bsky.social · 3d

Was in Spain last week. Benefited from great weather and some outstanding science. Final meal was the best, tapas but riffing off of international favourites.

Eli Zysman-Colman @chemguyeli.bsky.social · 10d

Sheet pan kofta kebabs, these ones are chicken, are satisfying. Wrapped in some Persian flatbread and eaten with tzatziki,
A garlicky smoked paprika mayo, and an onion, parsley, mint and sumac salad, and roasted tomatoes. #chemistswhocook

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Eli Zysman-Colman @chemguyeli.bsky.social · 11d

I was more of a fan of this meal than my family. Made a Moroccan beef mince pie and some blistered green beans with lots of garlic. #chemistswhocook.

Eli Zysman-Colman @chemguyeli.bsky.social · 12d

My daughter chose the pasta, fusilli gigante, and I paired it with a zesty marinara sauce, so lots of anchovies, garlic and a hint of chilli. #chemistswhocook.

Eli Zysman-Colman @chemguyeli.bsky.social · 13d

Shrimp fried rice. Best reuse of rice is to make fried rice. #ChemistsWhoCook

Eli Zysman-Colman @chemguyeli.bsky.social · 13d

At long last we are rolling out Digichem for the world to use. This has been an absolutely transformational program that now manages all of my group’s calculations, handles much of the analysis, and creates publication worthy figures. @ezc-group.bsky.social @standrewschem.bsky.social

Digichem @digichem.bsky.social · 13d

We are very excited to announce the release version of Digichem 7.0 🎉 To celebrate, we're offering 1 month completely free to all new users. Head to digi-chem.co.uk/get-started-... to manage your computational chemistry workflow and accelerate your research #digichem

Eli Zysman-Colman @chemguyeli.bsky.social · 13d

Beef with broccoli and stir fried bok choi with lots of garlic. Both served over steamed rice and harking back to takeaway Chinese food. #chemistswhocook.

Eli Zysman-Colman @chemguyeli.bsky.social · 16d

After several days in the Netherlands and Germany I came back craving Japanese flavours. Made a salmon rice bowl. Broiled salmon (orange, lime juice and zest, honey, soy, miso, mirin, oil), tamago, cucumber, avocado, edamame salad, carrot and ponzu, broccoli. Spicy mayo. #chemistswhocook.

Eli Zysman-Colman @chemguyeli.bsky.social · 17d

Great time in Karlsruhe for the core-to-core meeting and great to have some many of the group here as well. It is hugely enjoyable to enjoy a drink with friends in the afternoon. @jfchimie.bsky.social

Eli Zysman-Colman @chemguyeli.bsky.social · 20d

Great supramolecular chemistry discussions over the past couple of days in sunny Amsterdam.

Eli Zysman-Colman @chemguyeli.bsky.social · 22d

Crepes on a weekday morning are doable, especially when you have the batter the night before. So enjoyable to have, and only about 15 min to get these together. Dinner tonight was a fam fav of chicken schnitzel, served with tender stem broccoli and rösti. #chemistswhocook.

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Eli Zysman-Colman @chemguyeli.bsky.social · 23d

Shana Tova. Happy Rosh Hashanah ! I made an apple cake fully of Bramley and Pink Lady apples. Served with some lemon mascarpone. Also made spanakopita because it is tasty. #chemistswhocook.

Eli Zysman-Colman @chemguyeli.bsky.social · 23d

Invite is open. Let’s push this to email.

Eli Zysman-Colman @chemguyeli.bsky.social · 24d

My daughter asked for a bacon cheeseburger for dinner, so I obliged. #chemistswhocook

Eli Zysman-Colman @chemguyeli.bsky.social · 25d

Next time, make time to travel north to St Andrews.

Eli Zysman-Colman @chemguyeli.bsky.social · 25d

How long are you in the uk?

Eli Zysman-Colman @chemguyeli.bsky.social · 27d

Using up bits and pieces in the fridge to make meatballs. If you make the mince in the morning then this meal comes together pretty quickly at night. Meatballs sautéed in olive oil first and finished off in a quick tomato sauce. #chemistswhocook.

Eli Zysman-Colman @chemguyeli.bsky.social · 27d

Never tried that

Eli Zysman-Colman @chemguyeli.bsky.social · 27d

A little like cheese fondue.

Eli Zysman-Colman @chemguyeli.bsky.social · 28d

Had a hankering for mac and cheese. This one has mild cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan. I added some ground mustard, salt and pepper as well and all on a Béchamel base. #chemistswhocook.

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Eli Zysman-Colman @chemguyeli.bsky.social · 28d

Actually fish was purchased at a Tesco in Dundee. Nothing special. Was sea bass.