Chris Sands
Location
Cabos San Lucas, Mexico
School
Indiana University, San Francisco State University
Expertise
Restaurant Service, Wine-Growing Regions, Destination Dining
- Chris has an insider's view of the food and beverage industry, thanks to his experience working in bars, restaurants, hotels, and catering.
- He is certified as a sommelier by the Court of Master Sommeliers.
- He spent 10 years as the Cabo San Lucas local expert for the USA Today travel website 10 Best, while also writing about wine and lifestyle topics for the outlet. He also co-authored three editions of Fodor's Los Cabos travel guidebook.
Experience
Chris has written extensively about food, wine, and travel. He co-authored three editions of Fodor's Los Cabos travel guidebook. As a freelance writer, Chris has contributed to numerous websites and publications, including Marriott Bonvoy Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, Porthole Cruise, and Cabo Living. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Chris was honorably discharged after participation in UN Peacekeeping efforts.
Education
After studying Comparative Literature at Indiana University, Chris earned a bachelor's degree in English and Creative Writing, and a master's degree in Humanities from San Francisco State University.
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Stories By Chris Sands
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It may seem difficult to prepare dishes with chili peppers that will appeal to everyone. Fortunately, there are ways to accommodate heat tolerances.
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A key component of the long held tradition of Italian Sunday lunches, this dish can be prepared with a wide variety of different types of meat.
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Despite the trend of falling food prices over the last year, the FAO has reported a spike in overall prices and is predicting we may see more.
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Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan's hands-on approach appears to have indicated to him that several changes are needed at the coffee chain.
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Adding salt to a pot of hot water makes bubbles appear, but don't let that fool you - it's not boiling faster, it's just an optical illusion.
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Jose Cuervo is encouraging people to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with others - by giving away 1,000 $50 prizes, as well as hundreds of 'dumb phones.'
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Bourbon, by law, is aged. However, some bourbons are aged far longer than others, and thus lose a more significant amount due to evaporation.
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Tyson Foods' workforce has been eroding due to layoffs and closures. This week, the company announced it would be slashing jobs in its corporate ranks.
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Domino's announced its new Loaded Tots in February, marking the first time the pizza chain had ever offered potatoes. Apparently, the resulting sales were good.
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Want to kick your marg up a notch? Here are some of the top tips and tricks for making the best version of the spicy margarita.
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The top of a pineapple gives the fruit its distinct shape and look, earning its rightful name as a crown. Here's the reason why and how to remove them.
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For a limited time this summer, Vizzy's will offer a new orange cream pop hard seltzer that is meant to evoke the nostalgic memories of childhood summers.
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With bourbon sales booming, the Gold Rush cocktail is as popular as ever - and with this simple tip, you can upgrade the drink to the next level.
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McDonald's is not legally considered a joint employer of its franchise restaurants. But some unhappy franchisees say McDonald's is behaving like one.
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2,122 pounds of ground beef is under recall due to a 'rubber-like' contaminant; here's everything you need to know about the affected products.
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Egg foo young is a Chinese omelet that typically contains ham, although the popular dish actually originated right here in the United States of America.
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Baking expert Amy Emberling offers her pro tip for using maple syrup to make your oatmeal cookies more flavorful (and delicious).
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Although the lawsuit against California's first gas stove ban was filed in 2019, the case has been in the appeals process. Now it has just been struck down.
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While donuts are traditionally round, there are a few places where you can get square donuts. But why are they square, and why are regular donuts round?
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Never mind the orange rind garnish, there's a better way to improve the overall flavor of your next Negroni cocktail and it's already sitting in your pantry.
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Misleading labeling of fruit juices is a widespread practice. Learn how to identify accurate nutritional information on juice labels with this helpful guide.
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If you wondered how Chipotle would meet an ambitious goal to reduce emissions, the company is now providing a blueprint. It's opening all-electric restaurants.
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There's nothing political about liking beer. At least that's what the world's biggest beermaker thought, only to see that just about anything can be divisive.
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Brand loyalty can be hard to quantify, but judging from at least one recent calculation by Yelp, perhaps no business has more of it than Trader Joe's.
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Before they became the popular nacho cheese snack we know today, Doritos were, in fact, a happy accident from "The Happiest Place on Earth."
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We break down the differences between red bananas and the more common yellow variety, Cavendish - including taste, texture, nutritional benefits, and uses.
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Tasting Table recipe developer Jaime Shelbert has come up with a game-changing twist on a Tom Collins, adding a bit of sweetness and elegance to the cocktail.