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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Both purple sweet potatoes and ube may make for stunning purple dishes, but you should know the differences between the two veggies before cooking with them.
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Mentsuyu, or just tsuyu, is an extremely versatile sauce that can be found in a wide variety of Japanese dishes, and it's easy to make at home.
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An already precarious situation in South Sudan has gotten even worse as the UN has had reduce food assistance.
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Are you tired of getting a sad first batch when deep frying? See our tip for getting the most out of your fat, and achieve crispy perfection from the start.
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When you think of Gatorade, you probably picture a colorful, sweet sports drink you might consume instead of water. That thought may change next year.
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When it comes to cooking with red and white potatoes, knowing the differences between the two can take your potato dishes from good to great.
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Food industry behemoth Conagra Brands has recalled a massive amount of Banquet chicken strip dinners over contamination concerns.
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Weis has pulled its Quality Premium Brownie Moose Tracks Ice Cream because the quality was compromised by an allergen.
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Cast iron skillets are sturdy, versatile, and great for cooking many different things, but you should opt for different cookware when using aromatic foods.
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Save the licorice and chocolate for later, and try serving up some spooky deviled eggs with olive spiders for a surefire hit with kids and adults.
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Understanding the differences between the drip-brewing and immersion methods can help you decide which is right for your morning cup of coffee.
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A spicy Korean fish stew with countless variations, maeuntang makes for a flavorful dish that's arguably even tastier when eaten as leftovers.
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Black bean tamales sold at Trader Joe's got pulled from shelves when it was discovered that the ingredients included an unlisted allergen.
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A listeria outbreak that claimed at least three lives has been tied to milkshakes sold by a Washington-based restaurant.
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While you might not expect your fruit to explode in your fridge, it's been known to happen with watermelons - here's why and how you can avoid a mess.
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You don't need an expensive, commercial-grade coffee grinder to get the perfect grind on your beans - this simple trick can give you more consistent grounds.
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Boston Market has incurred millions of dollars in penalties and been ordered to shut down the vast majority of its New Jersey locations.
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Love brewing pour-over coffee? Here's how to refine your pouring technique to the perfect height to get the optimal flavor extraction from your grounds.
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While éclairs aren't the easiest pastries to perfect, using a spoon for a few crucial parts of the dough-making process will save you a lot of trouble.
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Butter wrappers are good for more than storing butter - try this trick with them to help preserve the soft-textured freshness of your loaves of bread.
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You might be tempted to put away your bamboo steamer right after you finish making veggies or dumplings, but a long drying period is crucial after cleaning.
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There's an easy, natural, and even budget-friendly way of keeping them clean: Make a grease cleaner out of your leftover citrus peels.
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Called ayis kōpi in Sinhalese, Sri Lankan iced coffee mixes condensed milk, vanilla extract, cardamom and cloves, and a splash of brandy. Yum!
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Based on the FDA's definition of what a "pumpkin" is, that canned purée may not truly be 100% pumpkin. But that's not really a bad thing.
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Looking for a sweet treat to rival your favorite frappuccino? Try the Indonesian iced coffee variation that gets its smooth texture from blended avocado.
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Back in the 1970s, cafes selling brewed coffee wasn't commonplace across the country, so Starbucks was typically selling bagged coffee beans, tea, and spices.
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It's rare to find good craft coffee, and even more rare to understand what the designation means. Here's what terms like "specialty" and "third wave" means.