Inside COS Town Tidings Issue #24-004

🤣 Today’s Chuckle
🌨 COS Weather - Snow starting afternoon

📰 CSFD Heroes Save Pup🐕 

📰 COS Trails Level Up: Extreme Excitement🚵‍♂️

📰 El Paso's Fire front: Academy Ignites Careers👩‍🚒

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🚔 Citizens Halt Knife-Wielding Robber

📆 Local Events - updated daily

Wellness: 🌱Adaptogen - Maca Root: Balancing Hormones Naturally 

Recipe: 👩‍🍳Giant Cinnamon Rolls

How do you stop a bull from charging?
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🐕 CSFD Heroes Save Pup

In a prompt response, the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) rescued a dog that had ventured onto the ice at Nancy Lewis Park and fallen through. CSFD crews successfully donning appropriate gear to retrieve the stranded pup, emphasizing the importance of leaving such rescues to trained professionals.

🚵‍♂️ COS Trails Level Up: Extreme Excitement  

Captain Morgans, a legendary mountain bike-only rogue trail, is set to become Colorado Springs' first double black diamond trail in 2024, with COSMBA's collaboration. Fundraising efforts include a unique feature for optional air time. Additionally, trail upgrades in North Cheyenne Canyon, including "Upper Ladders" and "The Colonel," are part of COSMBA's 2024 projects.

👩‍🚒 El Paso's Fire front: Academy Ignites Careers

Local agencies, including Pikes Peak State College, Black Forest Fire Rescue, and Monument Fire District, are collaborating to launch a new firefighter training academy in El Paso County. The first class, starts this month, will comprise 18 students, offering opportunities for both affiliated and unaffiliated individuals. The academy, based at Black Forest Fire Rescue's Station 1, features a 16-week, 640-hour course covering various aspects of firefighting, with potential career paths beyond.

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Upcoming COS Area Events

• Jan 4th-6th, 2-5 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• Jan 4th, 7-9 PM (every Thurs): Trivia Night @Bell Brothers Brewing 114 N Tejon St #100 FREE

• Jan 5th-7th, 2-7 PM (5th), 10 AM-7 PM (6th), 10 AM-5 PM (7th): Colorado Springs Home Building & Remodeling Show @Norris Penrose Event Center $3

• Jan 6th, 10:30 AM - Noon: Confections by Charlee Winter Warm Cookie Decorating Class @Library 21c CREATE SPACE, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr $60

• Jan 5th & 6th (every Fri & Sat in Jan), 3:30 PM: 2.5-Hour Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour @1 N Tejon St. $79 per person Must be 21+

• Jan 6th, 5:30-7:30 PM: Pastel Forest | BOGO Drinks @Painting With A Twist, Downtown $35-$49

• Jan 7th, 10 AM - 2 PM (every Sun): Backyard Market at Park Union @108 W Cimarron St FREE

• Jan 9th, 6:30-8:30 PM: Farmhouse Snowman on Wood or Canvas | $3 Drinks @Painting With a Twist | Powers Blvd $35-$60

• Jan 9th, 6:30-7:30 PM: New Year Intention Candle-Making Class @Munchies 719 122 N Tejon St $24

• Jan 9th, 7 PM (every Tues): Free Comedy Night Every Tuesday @Trainwreck Colorado, 213 W Las Animas St

• Jan 12th, 7:30-10 PM: New Moon Circle for the feminine @Yoga Studio Satya $45

🌱Adaptogen - Maca Root: Balancing Hormones Naturally

Today we'll explore Maca Root, an adaptogenic superfood with roots (pun intended) in ancient Peruvian culture.

Maca is a nutritious root vegetable that offers many benefits. It can boost energy, endurance and stamina without being a stimulant. Maca contains antioxidants that reduce inflammation and support immune health. It's also renowned for balancing hormones and improving libido in both men and women.

The earthy, malty taste of maca powder makes it a great addition to smoothies, oatmeal or baked goods. Start small with 1 teaspoon daily to avoid digestive upset. Build up to 1-2 tablespoons. Consider tapping into the centuries-old wisdom of maca root to energize your body and lift your spirits.

Before incorporating any new supplement, consulting with a holistic nutritionist and your healthcare professional is prudent, ensuring alignment with your unique health needs.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's revelation of our favorite adaptogen that we personally use and love! 🌿✨

*Information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please consult a health care professional, nothing above should be construed as medical advice.

👩‍🍳 Giant Cinnamon Rolls

If you are looking for an easy, make ahead of time, fresh from the oven, sweet treat, nothing really beats these cream cheese frosted beauties!

PREP 1hr 25mins | COOK TIME 28 mins | TOTAL 1hr 53 mins

INGREDIENTS

Dough

• 1 cup Whole milk heated to 110℉

• 2¼ tsp. Instant yeast 1 packet

• 2 large Eggs room temperature

• 4½ cups All purpose flour

• ½ cup Granulated sugar

• 7 tbsps. Butter softened, unsalted

• 2 tsps. Kosher salt

• ¼ tsp. Baking soda

• Pan spray release as needed

Filling

• 1 stick Butter softened, unsalted

• 1 cup Light brown sugar packed

• A pinch of flaky sea salt

• 2 tbsps. Ground cinnamon

• Cream Cheese Icing

• 8 oz Cream cheese softened

• 1 cup Icing sugar

• 1 teaspoon Salt kosher

• ¼ cup Heavy cream

• 1 tsp. Vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

Making the Dough

1. Combine the heated milk with the yeast in the bowl of your mixer fitted with the dough hook, mix to combine and let sit for a few minutes until the yeast activates. (gets foamy)

2. Add the eggs, sugar, and salt. Mix to combine.

3. Add the flour and baking soda and mix on low speed until the dough is formed.

4. Add the butter to the dough 1 tablespoon at a time, go slow and combine all the butter..

5. Turn the dough out onto a floured board and work it into a smooth ball. Place the dough ball into a lightly oiled mixing bowl covered with plastic wrap, and let it sit at room temperature for 40-60 minutes or until it has risen to the top of the bowl.

Filling and Forming the Rolls

1. Roll out the dough into a rough rectangle, using a small paring knife trim the edges.

2. Carefully spread the butter (1stick, softened) over the top of the dough using an offset spatula.

3. Evenly spread the brown sugar and cinnamon over the butter, and finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt..

4. Roll the dough, creating a log, slice the rolls using a sharp knife, about 1½- 2 inches thick for nice big rolls.

5. Place in a 9x13 inch casserole pan, lined with parchment paper and sprayed with pan release spray. Place in a preheated 375℉ oven for 28 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes then spread cream cheese icing on top of the rolls and enjoy!

Cream Cheese Icing

1. Place softened cream cheese, icing sugar, salt, and vanilla extract in the bowl of your mixer fitted with the whip attachment.

2. Mix to combine on low to medium speed, using a rubber spatula scrape down the sides of the bowl.

3. Add the heavy cream, and increase the speed to high, creating a fluffy and smooth icing.

NOTES

Can be formed ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a couple days before baking, make sure to pull them out to warm up and proof for at least 2 hours before baking them. In addition, you could make the rolls ahead of time and freeze them raw for up to a month, pull the rolls out of the freezer and place them in the prepared baking pan in the refrigerator overnight to defrost, then pull them out of the refrigerator and let them proof and warm up before baking. Already baked and iced rolls can be microwaved for 10-20 seconds to warm them up before enjoying them with your favorite coffee or tea!

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