Autumn Giles, Serious Eats

Autumn Giles

Serious Eats

Salome, AZ, United States

Contact Autumn

Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.

Start free trial

Recent:
  • Unknown
Past:
  • Serious Eats

Past articles by Autumn:

A Better Than Snickers Milkshake for Halloween

Remember that one house in your town that gave out full-size Snickers bars to trick-or-treaters? This shake is that same sort of victory. → Read More

A Better Than Snickers Milkshake for Halloween

Remember that one house in your town that gave out full-size Snickers bars to trick-or-treaters? This shake is that same sort of victory. → Read More

Raspberry, Ginger, and Coconut Shake Recipe

Blending ripe raspberries up with super-creamy coconut milk ice cream and fresh ginger makes for a gorgeous, jewel-toned thick shake that isn't too heavy or sweet. → Read More

Boozy Blueberry-Maple Shake Recipe

Gin may not be the first spirit that comes to mind for a boozy milkshake, but blueberries and gin are a perfect match, making for a boozy shake that is slightly more sophisticated. → Read More

Amaretto Joy Milkshake Recipe

A lightly-spiked take on the classic Almond Joy candy bar in milkshake form. Toasted coconut flakes and rich coconut cream add tropical flavor, while amaretto liqueur adds sweetness and a little bit of booze. → Read More

Flavorful Fig Syrup Recipe

Eating a fresh fig straight from the tree is one of life's singular pleasures, but getting that amazing fig flavor into drinks is a bit of a challenge. The solution is to infuse a combination of slightly juicy oven-dried figs and store-bought dried figs into a simple syrup. → Read More

Watermelon Limeade Recipe

Blending chunks of watermelon and giving it a quick strain through cheesecloth yields a sweet liquid that is a perfect foil for tart lime juice. → Read More

Chocolate Phosphate Soda Recipe

Just a little bit of acid phosphate, a much-loved soda fountain ingredient, adds tartness to this homemade chocolate soda. → Read More

Rhubarb and Roses Recipe

Rhubarb is a noted ingredient in the Italian aperitif Aperol. Pairing Aperol with the rhubarb shrub really highlights this flavor note and lets the more savory side of rhubarb shine. → Read More

Rhubarb Shrub Recipe

Tart rhubarb practically begs to celebrated in a shrub. → Read More

DIY Apricot Liqueur Recipe

A combination of tart fresh apricots and sweet dried apricots make for the tasty and complex apricot liqueur. → Read More

Fresh Tomato Martini Recipe

Not unlike a ripe, in-season tomato, the tomato vodka in this drink doesn't need a lot to dress it up. This is the cocktail equivalent of slicing up a beefsteak and showering it with crunchy salt. → Read More

Blueberry, Ginger, and Kefir Smoothie Recipe

A thick, frosty blueberry shake made with frozen kefir cubes and fresh ginger. → Read More

Peach Basil Kefir Smoothie Recipe

A sophisticated take on peaches and cream, this 3-ingredient smoothie combines fresh peaches, basil, and frozen kefir cubes. → Read More

Date, Tahini, and Cardamom Smoothie Recipe

Caramely medjool dates complement super-savory tahini in this smoothie. → Read More

Peaches and Cream Smoothie Recipe

This tangy peach smoothie has a hit of ginger and maple syrup, inspired by the flavors of summer fruit desserts. → Read More

Raspberry, Mint, and Kefir Smoothie Recipe

Fresh raspberries and mint are blended with cubes of frozen kefir plus a little honey for balance in this frosty, fresh smoothie. → Read More

Rhubarb Sidecar Recipe

With pear brandy, orange liqueur, and rhubarb shrub, this drink keeps the spirit of the Sidecar with three bold flavors. → Read More

The Bitter Mimosa Recipe

There's serious potential for the mimosa outside of girly-drink territory. With a base of grapefruit juice and sparkling wine, this drink becomes much more complex and savory with a dose of Cynar. → Read More

Orange, Rosewater, and Mint Sparkler Recipe

Bright and floral, the orange rosewater sparkler is made with fresh-squeezed orange, muddled mint, and rosewater. → Read More