"Atom X is in Group IIA and atom Y is in Group VIIA. A compound formed between these two elements would have the formula:
A. X2Y, B. XY2, C. X2Y7, D. X7Y2"
My answer:
An alkaline earth metal X leaves Chicago at 3:15 PM. It has ns^2 as its valence set. At 4:30 PM a halogen leaves Skokie, IL with her sister for Chicago. They both have valences of ns^2, np^5, and maybe nd^10. They're leaving the small town to find electrons that would make them feel complete, noble even. Traffic along I-90 is terrible and they exit at Avondale and end up at a lunch counter across from Mr. X, who has two electrons buzzing about his head and is a member of the Fundamentalist church of Latter-Day Saints. He draws the two ladies close, marrying them. Answer B, XY2. Sorry.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Things Culinary
Experiment 07.06.08 - Tilapia Fajitas, Serves One
Ingredients
2 Tortillias
1/2 Green Pepper
1/4 Red onion
1/2 Tomato
1 Tilapia Fillet
1 Lemon
Some Old Bay Seasoning
Some Cilantro
Some Olive Oil
Prepare the Veggies
Dice half a green pepper, a quarter of a red onion, and half of a tomato. Shred the cilantro.
Prepare the Salsa
Combine the chopped tomato, some of the red onion, and a pinch of cilantro in a mug. Add a quarter of a lemon’s worth of juice, as well as some salt and pepper. Stir together and let steep.
Prepare the Fish:
Slice fish into pinky-sized nuggets, dredge in flour, Old Bay, sea salt, pepper, the juice of half a lemon, and perhaps some hot sauce.
Cook Things:
Heat a large skillet, introduce the tortillas and place them on a plate. Coat the pan in a generous amount of olive oil, and toss in the tilapia. Sautee until cooked through and place the cooked fish across each tortilla. Add more olive oil to pan if necessary and toss in the green pepper, as well as the remaining onion and cilantro. Sautee briefly, then distribute across the tortillas. Garnish with the salsa, wrap ‘em up, and enjoy.
Notes: Fish tasted a little bland; perhaps a little more salt, a little more flour, and a light egg batter would do the pieces better justice, or maybe grilling rather than sautéing. Did not taste the Old Bay, should add more. Could have used more tomatoes and a more robust salsa. Perhaps include rice next time, though that would make for a lot more cleanup.
Ingredients
2 Tortillias
1/2 Green Pepper
1/4 Red onion
1/2 Tomato
1 Tilapia Fillet
1 Lemon
Some Old Bay Seasoning
Some Cilantro
Some Olive Oil
Prepare the Veggies
Dice half a green pepper, a quarter of a red onion, and half of a tomato. Shred the cilantro.
Prepare the Salsa
Combine the chopped tomato, some of the red onion, and a pinch of cilantro in a mug. Add a quarter of a lemon’s worth of juice, as well as some salt and pepper. Stir together and let steep.
Prepare the Fish:
Slice fish into pinky-sized nuggets, dredge in flour, Old Bay, sea salt, pepper, the juice of half a lemon, and perhaps some hot sauce.
Cook Things:
Heat a large skillet, introduce the tortillas and place them on a plate. Coat the pan in a generous amount of olive oil, and toss in the tilapia. Sautee until cooked through and place the cooked fish across each tortilla. Add more olive oil to pan if necessary and toss in the green pepper, as well as the remaining onion and cilantro. Sautee briefly, then distribute across the tortillas. Garnish with the salsa, wrap ‘em up, and enjoy.
Notes: Fish tasted a little bland; perhaps a little more salt, a little more flour, and a light egg batter would do the pieces better justice, or maybe grilling rather than sautéing. Did not taste the Old Bay, should add more. Could have used more tomatoes and a more robust salsa. Perhaps include rice next time, though that would make for a lot more cleanup.
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