Autumn Swiers
School
Baldwin Wallace University, Bowling Green State University
Expertise
Craft Cocktails, Espresso Beverages, NYC Bars And Restaurants, ,
- Autumn has tended bar at numerous establishments spanning Cleveland, OH and Brooklyn, NY – from wood-paneled dives to $20+ per drink cocktail bars.
- She is a veteran barista with five years of field experience and Italian Espresso Certification (and a French Press, pour-over, and Bunn restaurant-grade coffee maker crammed into the kitchen of her apartment.)
- They have spent the past few years traversing NYC and (literally) tasting the marrow of the city's legendary food scene. (Lou Reed was right: There probably is a part of Heaven reserved for Brooklyn poets.)
Experience
Autumn has been writing for nearly a decade, covering topics from sustainability to Mahayana Buddhism and Shakespeare adaptations. She crafted cocktails at the renowned Bar Cento in Cleveland and aided in the establishment's comprehensive rebrand. They worked as a grant writer for various 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on literacy and accessible, inclusive education in both Cleveland, Ohio and Brooklyn, New York. She joined Static Media full-time in 2022 as a News and Opinion Writer. Her work has been published in "The Mill" collegiate poetry journal. Their first book, "Panty Raid," was published in 2021, and their second book, "Lipstik Pie," was released in 2022, both of which are available via KDP. (A third book is on its way.)
Education
Autumn has a bachelor's degree in English and Communications from Baldwin Wallace University.
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Stories By Autumn Swiers
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Sandwiches are always better with a little dip or spread to provide contrast to the dry ingredients, and a mix of hoisin and mayo is the perfect choice.
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Famous American author Ernest Hemingway's favorite meal was a classic dish - and, as it happened, it was also the final meal of the well-traveled foodie.
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If you're looking for a sophisticated pairing, you should try Buffalo Trace bourbon with this sharp cheese - and here's why they work so well together.
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The whiskey highball sets a high bar for cocktails. However, with a simple swap, you can make a whiskey tonic that elevates the spirit's flavor in another way.
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The first bowl of soup known to man, according to archeologists, featured a unique ingredient that isn't used in modern recipes, and here's what it is.
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The Daisy de Santiago combines white rum, lime juice, simple syrup, yellow Chartreuse, club soda, and mint. Here's why the cocktail has a connection to Bacardi.
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Tuna casserole can really reel in your taste buds. But the chicken of the sea isn't the only good option. Salmon, in particular, is a tasty alternative.
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Some liquor brand names are chosen for aesthetics and vibes only, but others, like Horse Soldier Bourbon, are rooted in an important historical event.
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John Belushi enjoyed a vegetarian lentil soup at The Rainbow Room in L.A. as his final meal before a fatal injection of cocaine and heroin at Chateau Marmont.
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A wine label should provide you with all of the necessary knowledge to make an informed purchase, so when that info is lacking, take caution or steer clear.
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Steakhouse giant Texas Roadhouse ventured into spinoff restaurant territory with its Bubba's 33 franchise, and their new brand has yielded some big wins.
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It might not be the first name that comes to mind when you think 'pizza night,' but that hasn't stopped the chain from dominating the contemporary market.
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In the 1900s, at a time when the definition of "straight whiskey" was nebulous, it was one President William Howard Taft who set the record straight.
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If a donut and a cup of coffee had a baby, it might pacify hungry and thirsty donut fans. Maybe it would even taste like one of the new summer drinks at Dunkin'
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Tinned fish may be having a moment right now, but today, we're setting our sights on another, perhaps less-commonly-reached-for fishy ingredient: anchovy oil.
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Thanks to its viscosity, oyster sauce makes a rich, luxurious glaze that's thick enough to coat the meatballs without running off the sides.
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With their French names and overlapping uses, it can be easy to confuse remoulade and aioli. But there are actually many differences between the two sauces.
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Though close in composition, Kentucky and Irish coffee have one ingredient that separates them from one another - thus creating two vastly different drinks.
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Dating back centuries, this sweet and spicy treat is infused with ginger and black treacle, and it can be made for serving at an authentic afternoon tea.
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Preparing a Japanese whisky highball requires precision and patience. Thus, it is imperative to get the ratios right - for it could make or break your drink.
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Eggs Florentine and eggs Benedict seem extremely similar from a distance, but even a single ingredient swap can drastically shake up an entire dish.
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Fruit wine fans looking for that classic red grape taste, look no further than elderberry wine. The sturdy black berry has been making great wine for centuries.
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Domino's has previously offered tips to customers as an apparent means to address delivery woes. Now in a similar move, it is encouraging people to tip drivers.
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For a summer meal that is simple, delicious, and nostalgic, look no further than the classic, fully-customizable hot dog and baked beans dish, beanie weenies.
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Mac and cheese reeks of quintessence - and sometimes, it's hard to fathom how the dish can taste better. Adding chipotle peppers, however, packs quite a punch.
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Vermouth may be an irreplaceable ingredient in countless cocktails, but you ought to learn why it's not always wise to tinker around with the amount you use.
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You've probably heard of a few trendy alternative coffees - and chicory and mushroom coffee are two of the most common. But what is the difference between them?