Scones

Posted on February 21, 2011 by admin

1 3/4 c. flour 4 t. baking powder 1/4 c. white sugar 1/8 t. salt 5 T. butter 1/2 c. currants or raisins 1/2 c. milk 1/4 c. sour cream 1 egg 1 T. milk Preheat oven to 400^ (200^C) … Continue reading →

Mumbo, Jumbo Gumbo Cook-off and Carnival Parade

Posted on February 17, 2011 by admin

The Manitou Springs Mumbo, Jumbo, Gumbo cook-off and Carnival Parade is March 5th. The Gumbo cook-off is at Soda Springs Park; the contestants start cooking at 8:00 A.M. with public tasting at 11:00 A M.. The “Dancing in the Streets” … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Posted on February 14, 2011 by admin

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, in Colorado Springs, CO, is America’s only mountain zoo. The mountainside setting at 6,800 ft provides a home for more than 700 animals in replicated natural habitats. Best of all, feed the giraffes in the African Rift … Continue reading → Continue reading →