Anna at Sandy Point Beach
We started the day off with a guided tour of the Chris Reeve Knife factory, which was an unexpected treat. The head machinist, Keith Wilson, gave us his undivided attention for over an hour while I asked question after question. It was the most impressive array of machinery and group of people I had ever seen. If you want a good knife and are willing to pay for the quality of something made in America with pride, I would highly recommend Chris Reeve Knives. Personally, I carry a Kershaw/Ken Onion knife which was also made in the USA. It’s a little pocket worn, but good as new and deadly sharp. I never leave home without it, but you’d be amazed at how many places where honest Americans aren’t allowed to carry a simple pocketknife. It’s a telling fact about what this country is turning into. But I digress. We left the knife factory and headed up for the Kodiak Grill, a few miles out of town. On the way up, we drove past a park at the reservoir that was so beautiful we just had to stop and get a better look. We took pictures and vowed that if we ever made it back to Boise, we would go to that park and enjoy some sun and fun.
Kodiak Burger with Fries
and Garlic Aioli
We opened the Kodiak Grill and what a gorgeous place it was. I ordered the Kodiak Burger (which was made on the show) and Anna ordered the roast beef sandwich with sweet potato fries and maple pecan butter. Anna and I toured the place and they had a photo collage of the DDD shoot (a fun treat). Danarae Clor, the owner, was not there that day. I was really hoping to meet her because she was so witty and entertaining on the show with Guy Fieri. He has a lightning wit and she was able to keep up. I hear Guy likes to be kept on his toes, and Danarae did that in spades. Continue reading
