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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Consumers have to shell out more money for eggs due to rising egg costs. Now the U.S. border is seeing more people trying to smuggle eggs in from Mexico.
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Have you ever found yourself wondering whether bourbon coffee beans have more in common with Kentucky whiskey than just a similar sounding name?
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The Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is rolling out the Juicy Little Thing, the first in a series of three limited edition IPAs that will come out during the year.
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In the New Year, soda fans can forget about buying their old acquaintance, Sierra Mist. Pepsi apparently hopes to create memories with a new lemon-lime soda.
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Pepsi has just announced a brand new recipe for Pepsi Zero Sugar and plans to promote the product's 'bolder taste profile' before and during the Super Bowl.
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There's no definitive evidence that picadillo originated in this specific country, but the circumstantial evidence suggests it as its likely birthplace.
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The queen's consort, Prince Philip, had his own special dish he prepared at these summer cookouts, and Queen Elizabeth herself was also a willing contributor.
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Starbucks is ringing in 2023 with two new lines of hot and cold drink cups. Get ready to spot the Valentine's Day and Lunar New Year-themed vessels near you.
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Bars have always been about more than drinks. In the 18th century, a tavern became tied to revered historical figures who helped shaped the American revolution.
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Computer hackers have been taking aim at the restaurant industry for years. Customers of the popular chicken chain Chick-fil-A could be the latest victims.
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M&M's is introducing a limited-edition, all female characters candy pack, featuring the return of the Purple M&M, in honor of International Day of Women.
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Nepal's 'mad honey' has been known for its hallucinogenic properties since ancient times. Here's why harvesting it is even scarier than eating it.
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Chicago's Wieners Circle is not only known for its hot dogs, but for its sassy attitude when customers order, but behind the insults lies a generous spirit.
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Starbucks has announced several new options on its winter 2023 menu. Those new additions includes fresh merchandise to lift your coffee to in the new year.
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In addition to all the benefits of having plenty of leftover ham, from making soups to sandwiches, there's another reason to buy more than you think you need.
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The use of video game tie-ins by restaurants is not a new idea. One difference in 2023, however, could be the predicted rise in high-profile partnerships.
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Following Consumer Reports' investigation into the heavy metal content in popular chocolate brands, a New York citizen is filing charges against Hershey's.
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In what is now the Buffalo Trace Distillery, bourbon-making has been taking place for hundreds of years -- by some of the biggest names in whiskey.
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Pairing bourbon and food is growing in popularity, with the whiskey's complex flavors enhancing a number of dishes. Even the bourbon's proof plays a role.
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The first step in cooking Jennine Rye's Garlic Chicken Burgers involves a special method that is critical in helping to hold the burger together.
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Non-alcoholic beer has been around since Prohibition. It has been growing in popularity, and there are now several brands that manufacture non-alcoholic beer.
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Catalonia's xuixo pastry was famously named after a sneeze. There's so much to know about the history, origins, and the legend behind this delicious pastry.
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The importation of Beluga caviar became illegal in the U.S. in 2005. However, there is an exception to this law.
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Don Angie rose in prominence from its delicious lasagna and Italian cuisine. Recently, the restaurant launched a new cocktail inspired by a famous movie.
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It may have started life as hard candy, but butterscotch today comes in all types of dessert. But do you know the mysterious origins of the word 'butterscotch?'
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Data shows that more people are opting for several small meals throughout the day instead of the traditional three. Nestlé is focusing 2023 on "smeals."
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Food trends can be difficult to predict, but this doesn't stop food companies and organizations from trying to predict what's on the horizon for 2023.