Corin MJ Bae
Expertise
Coffee And Tea, East Asian Café Culture, Korean Cuisine And History
- Corin is an enthusiast in all things tea and coffee, from history, sourcing, brewing, to all the new trends and permutations across the globe.
- Alongside years of experience as a barista in both Canada and South Korea, they've had the pleasure of trawling Tokyo, Kyoto, and Seoul to study the local café culture and hidden gems.
- When not working, they're busy exploring the local coffee roasteries in Montréal or experimenting with Korean food fusions at home.
Experience
Corin's professional career as a writer started in video games, where they focused on making comprehensive, clear, and accessible guides to sprawling and detailed titles. Since joining Static as a News Writer in 2022, they've honed their ability to dig into and break down complex topics into digestible pieces that anyone can enjoy. Whether constructing detailed guides, descriptive features, or in-depth news, Corin approaches all writing with one goal in mind: delivering a quality piece of writing that's fun, informative, and easy to read.
Education
Corin graduated from McGill University with a B.A. in English and East Asian Cultural Studies. This formal education in literature, film, and media history has given them the expertise to add a more culturally comprehensive angle to any topic.
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Stories By Corin MJ Bae
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Sourdough and ciabatta are two classic favorite breads for sandwiches and charcuteries. Here are the differences in how they're made and when to use them.
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While appetites for plant-based meat might be waning, hybrid meat is popping up as a new, climate-friendly alternative to animal products. Here's how it works.
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Whipped cream and cold foam are both delicious, fluffy topping options for a variety of coffee and tea drinks. But how exactly are they different?
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Here's why you might occasionally taste buttered popcorn when drinking a beer - and why you might want to avoid brews with this flavor, taste preferences aside.
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Lemon and milk are both delicious additions to a hot cup of tea - but not at the same time. Here's why you shouldn't mix them when enhancing your tea's flavor.
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Do you like peering into the window of your microwave to see if your food or liquid is bubbling over? Find out why the mesh stops you seeing things clearly.
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Recipes often give exact measurements, but when it comes to the number of apples needed for a pie, there's disagreement. Here's how many you actually need.
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Subway will be making some offers that its franchisees can't refuse. The discounts might sound nice, but the issue is complicated.
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The baker's percentage is a method for mathematically measuring out ingredients in relation to the amount of flour in a recipe that will upgrade your baking.
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If you have a Frappuccino in your Starbucks order, it may take a while to arrive - and difficulties with the drink's dome lids may be adding to your wait time.
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If you need to get the cap off of a bottle and don't have a bottle opener, you still have options. One of the easiest tactics is to use your belt buckle.
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You'll most likely have learned to freeze your cookie dough and bake in small batches to avoid this issue, but what about already-baked chocolate chip cookies?
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Discover the unique world of Finnish bread cheese: From its origins to Midwest popularity, and how to get your hands on this squeaky, savory delight.
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Don't start grating chocolate before you've read this easy tip to avoid getting your grater all gummed up with the good stuff: No special tools are required.
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Double frying can give everything from chicken to french fries that satisfying crispy consistency but monitoring oil temperature is the key to its success.
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You've heard of red-eyes and black-eyes, but dead-eye coffee takes it to another level. Learn how its caffeine content stacks up against other coffee drinks.
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You might expect soy to be the ingredient that gets in the way of selling meat pizza, but in this case, it triggered a recall of thousands of pounds of food.
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Japanese pickled ginger accompaniments beni shoga and gari ginger are made using different ingredients. Find out more, including how to make your own.
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Fortunately, there's one easy shortcut where you won't have to worry about unevenly melted sections or having to fix seized chocolate.
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Fried ice cream is a unique treat with contrasting textures and temperatures. Discover the curious reason that makes this contradictory dessert possible.
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Achieve a glossy chocolate bark effortlessly! Uncover a quick and simple shortcut to a smooth, shiny finish without the fuss of traditional tempering.
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Mashed vegetables aren't the most obvious choice to add to cookie dough, but don't dismiss the idea. Sweet potatoes make for super soft and chewy cookies.
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Eating more meat means more emissions. However, a recent study suggests that even partially switching to plant-based alternatives could have a big impact.
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Plant-based foods have seen brighter days. Unfortunately, those days recently came to an end for a pair of California-based startups.
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At least 10 Sweetgreen employees have taken legal action against Sweetgreen over counts of alleged racial and sexual discrimination, as well as harassment.
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When deciding on an iced tea maker, the crucial decision to make is whether you want manual vs. electric. Do you value convenience or control for your brewing?
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Pasta becomes a finger food in this delicious Japanese noodle sandwich - and if you can't travel to Japan to try it, yakisoba pan is simple to make at home.