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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Gardening
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Pests are an unfortunate pitfall of many home gardening efforts, but you can smartly set yourself up for success by planting this flower near your tomatoes.
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Entertain
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With warm weather on the way, it's time to break out the grill. Ditch the coolers, however -- as this gardening tool will become your new BBQ best friend.
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Shopping Tips
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Whether it's on penne or a slice of pizza, vodka sauce usually adds another dimension of flavor. That, however, is not the case with this store-bought choice.
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Food History
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Few people embody stage presence like Liza Minnelli -- but beyond the stage, her palette is one most can relate to, especially when it comes to this spud.
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Cooking Tips
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There's a three-pronged method that seafood-loving home cooks can use to help prevent their homemade lobster rolls from turning out soggy.
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Food History
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Singers are historically picky about what they consume -- and Frank Sinatra was no different. The singer was known to dine on this candy like no other.
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Casual Dining
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Barbecue restaurants can vary wildly in quality. To ensure that you're in a quality BBQ joint before even ordering, look for this unmistakable detail.
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Fast Food
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In Tasting Table's ranking of 11 popular fast food breakfast sandwiches, Wendy's was pitted against McDonald's. Who came out on top?
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Entertain
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Determining how much ground beef you'll need depends on how big you are making each burger patty. Here's some guidance to get you started.
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Here, the heavy whipping cream thickens as it is jostled and forced through the device's tight mesh filter.
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Seasoned bake sale veterans know that offering a variety of different desserts creates a dynamic presentation. But, what about pricing?
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Frozen burgers are convenient, but they may not be as flavorful as you'd like. Fortunately, making a simple change before grilling them can add great flavor.
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Shopping Tips
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While it's easy to associate canned food with cheap convenience, you can get high-quality fish in a tin. Here's what Andrew Zimmern recommends.
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Few cocktails feel as sophisticated as the French 75. If you love that flavor profile but tire of having the same thing every time, try one of these.
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Food History
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Midnight snacking has been around practically forever, but it hasn't always been viewed the same way. Here's the history of how midnight snacking has evolved.
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Shopping Tips
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These fruit snacks didn't deliver on the Gusher textural promise, and if you're craving the "gush" in the moniker, don't hold your breath.
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More than its generous size, the secret ingredient that makes Costco's iconic hot dog so craveable is a pinch of this sweetener.
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Food Facts
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Cookies are often sold alongside pastries like croissants and danishes at stores and bakeries, but do they fall into the same category?
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Gardening
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Rosemary and basil are two herbs that sound like they should grow easily together, but in practice, the exact opposite is true.
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The canned cocktail market has been flooded with exciting new options. Simply Spiked really caught our attention with this easy-drinking flavor.
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Cherry Heering and cherry liqueur might both be named after the same star fruit, but are they literally the same? Not quite. Here's the difference.
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Cooking Tips
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Ribeye has an undeniable flavor, but it comes with a price. To avoid a costly dinner, take a page out of the Amish's playbook and use this type of beef instead.
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Shopping Tips
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for a breakfast that's as fast, convenient, affordable, and tasty as it is filling, nothing hits the spot like this griddle option from Jimmy Dean.
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Plastic appliances may contain BPAs, a potentially harmful chemical that can leech into foods when heated. All of these coffee makers are BPA-free.
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Beer and Wine
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In Tasting Table's ranking of 21 popular hard seltzer brands, this brand fell to the dreaded last place position due to taste and cost.
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Food History
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For foodies who grew up in the 1970s with these breakfast bars, nothing else in 2025 hits quite the same. Here's what bar we're talking about.
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Eating at home can be great. But when you don't have enough plates, it's just grating. Deciding how many dishes you need will depend on a few considerations.
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