Twitter Recap 2: Nerd Talk, Orchid Balls, and People that don't like Korean Food are...

Hi everyone, here is a recap of my twitter feed of different posts going on related around food. You can follow me on twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/seouleats



Dan Gray
  You don't need a macro lens for that- just good lighting. What camera are you using?

 G.Hall 

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 I've got a D90 but I don't use it enough to train myself how to use it well. heh; story of many things I attempt.
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Dan Gray
 I took a short class and that helped. Which lens?

 Dan Gray 

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 a cheap option would be to use a close up lens or extension rube and then you can get super close
1 Aug 
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Dan Gray
  They are fun to play with. Also 15 USD vs 900 is an advantage^^
Seoul Eats: Guest Post: South Korea, Part II: Modernization and Global Ambitions

Dan Gray
I am having a mild ethiopean yirgacheffe coffee at JeJe. Nice chocolate and lavender notes. This roaster knows cooking
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 Erika Strong 

 do you know of any good patios near gangnam station? i will be craving a drink this sunny afternoon!
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Dan Gray
 ahhh. Over by Hakoya near Ala plaza I remember seeing places.

 Koreafornian Cooking 
 by seouleats
Anyone who doesn't like  is 
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 Dan Gray 

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  ladies, I love korean food, therefore I am dateable. Anyone? :D
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 liz,liz,liz 
 by seouleats
Oh g-d. I just heard someone use the term "foodgasm." I feel the need to douche my ears now.
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Dan Gray
Brain fart. What kind of flowers are these? 
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 holterbarbour 
 by seouleats
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 it's a kind of orchid (from the Greek for "testicle")
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 Dan Gray 

Get an awesome dessert in Samcheongdong at Retrona Pie: Seoul Eats: Earl Grey Chocolate Tart at Retrona Pie 
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 Dan Gray 

ROFL! Spotted at Retrona Pie. Seoul Eats: Drink Coffee: Do Stupid Things Faster and with More Energy 

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