Becki Ledford
School
Harvard University, Boston College
Expertise
Gluten-Free Cooking, Gluten-Free Products, Food Science & Facts
- Becki has celiac disease and, therefore, has a unique perspective on gluten-free recipes, products, and maintaining a gluten-free diet.
- She loves comparing and ranking products for specialty diets and lifestyles.
- A researcher at heart, Becki loves taking deep dives into little-known food facts and origins.
Experience
Becki has a lifelong passion for food and began watching Food Network shortly after its debut in the early '90s. In college, she was a writer and editor for The Harvard Crimson while blogging about food and wellness on the side. She was diagnosed with celiac disease in graduate school and, shortly after that, began writing for Static Media in 2016. She happily joined the Daily Meal writing team in 2022 and loves sharing about gluten-free products and cooking.
Education
Becki has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Harvard University and a master's in counseling psychology from Boston College.
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Stories By Becki Ledford
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From the best tomatoes to use to the coating and dipping sauce, we asked the experts for the full scoop on how to make the best fried green tomatoes.
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Not all fast food sweet tea is created equal. We set out to determine which chain serves the sweet tea that a born and bred southerner actually wants to drink.
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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.