Becki Ledford
School
Harvard University, Boston College
Expertise
Food Network, Gluten-free Cooking, Mental Health
- While on maternity leave, Becki's television showed nothing but Food Network around the clock.
- Becki has celiac disease and therefore has a unique perspective on gluten-free products and recipes.
- Becki has spoken at blogger conferences about self-care.
Experience
In college, Becki was a News Editor for The Harvard Crimson and covered the crime beat. While in graduate school she started a food and wellness blog, which ran from 2011 to 2018, and eventually became a certified personal trainer. After three years in the fitness industry, Becki re-entered academia and started writing for The List and Mashed in her spare time. She ultimately began editing for The List and other Static Media brands full-time and worked for a short time on the scripting team. After taking a break from the freelance world to get married and start a family, Becki returned to writing for The List and joined the Daily Meal team in 2022.
Education
Becki has a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Harvard University and a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Boston College.
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Stories By Becki Ledford
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Whether you're new to eating gluten-free or you've been eating that way for years, you might be looking for a great brand of gluten-free crackers.
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Whether you're planning a trip to New Orleans or you're simply curious, you owe it to yourself to try these Cajun staples at least once in your life.
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After the holiday party, what do you do with your leftover eggnog? From lattes to puddings to cheesecakes and more, we have plenty of tasty ideas for you.
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When buying pre-made eggnog, or one its plant-based alternatives, it can be hard to know which brand to pick out. Here's our ranking of the best available.
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Hard-boiled eggs can be a delicious snack or part of a filling and healthy meal. But how much do you really know about this unique form of animal protein?
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Knowing the difference between expensive and cheap steaks is surprisingly difficult. So, here are 13 tips to help you navigate the fascinating world of steaks.
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Long a staple of Renaissance fairs, mead is finally gaining popularity outside the community of medieval cosplayers. This is our guide to the honey-based drink.
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You might be a bacon lover, but do you know about every single variety? Read on for all the tasty details about the many types of chewy, salty bacon.
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Food Network is still great for top-notch cooking content, but we'd be lying if we said we didn't miss some of the network's most classic shows.
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After a big spaghetti dinner, you need a plan for putting your leftovers to use. Here are a few creative (and delicious) ways to cook your leftover spaghetti.
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Desserts and the holiday season go hand-in-hand. From Australia to Portugal, check out the unique holiday desserts from countries and cultures around the world.
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It's easy to look back on the past and feel a pang of nostalgia. Like that old drive-in or store at the mall, some food products are gone but not forgotten.