Andrea Beck Title: Food Writer Education: Drake University Location: Des Moines, Iowa Expertise: Food, Gardening Andrea Beck is a writer and former Editor for Better Homes & Gardens. With 6+ years of writing experience, she has contributed to Food & Wine, Martha Stewart, MyRecipes and more.HighlightsFormer assistant digital garden editor for Better Homes & Gardens6+ years experience writing about food for major brands like Food & Wine and Martha Stewart Experience Andrea Beck spent over three and a half years writing about food for Better Homes & Gardens. Andrea then spent almost one year as the assistant digital garden editor for Better Homes & Gardens. Now, she has spent the past year writing about lifestyle topics, including food, garden, home, and health for Hy-Vee's Seasons magazine. She also continues to write articles for Better Homes & Gardens. Education Andrea holds a double degree in Magazines and English, with a minor in politics from Drake University. About Better Homes & Gardens Better Homes & Gardens, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is the only iconic home brand with a 100+ year history of providing trustworthy and achievable ideas for all doers and home-enthusiasts. We are the go-to resource for fresh takes on home, food, and gardening—inspiring people to bring their dreams to life at home on special occasions and every day. BHG reaches 45 million readers each month. Learn more about us and our editorial process.