Surprise News! It had change me!

I cannot believe that it is almost 2015. We always look back of what happen in 2014. There was a lot of wild, tragedy, and good memories. For me, 2014 was the good year for me and some of them are bad. Here is my short summary of what happen to me through the year of 2014.

In January, I continued to work at the HMS Host as Baker and I continued enjoy the job and learning a lot more things.
In March, the tragedy had hit me the hardest. My stepmother Debbie had passed away from brain cancer. My stepmother had fought hard and long for almost two years. I am still missing her a lot. She had influenced me a lot. She is the one who influence me to do the scrapbooking so I am continuing doing my hobby as scrapbooking.
In April, I started slowing move up the position as become second cook and baker at the same time. That when I am starting to learn how to make sauce, soup, and dressing and also including prep the vegetables, fruits, and proteins.
In June, My nephew Samuel had graduated from kindergarten and I was really proud of him. I cannot believe that he is growing up so fast. I picked Samuel up on his last day of school. I had decided to spoil him for the day by take him out for lunch and also I took him to the Aquarium to look at the fishes and etc.
In July, I decided to go up to visit my best friend Becki in Idaho for third time. We have been best friend for 13 years and it is still going on. I still enjoyed it every moment as I could. After that, I went to Days of '47 Rodeo with my sister and we did have a lot of good time there.
In August, I decided to do something good about myself. I decided to do my volunteer time at the Humane Society of Utah. I do miss playing with the dogs. So I decided to start my volunteer at the Humane Society of Utah to spend more time with the dogs by my love that I always want to give. I enjoyed it every moments.
In October, I made the decision to go hiking in the most beautiful nature. I haven't visit this special place for long time. I do remember from my childhood that my family and I were going on hiking with easy trail to this secret lake and it was called Cecrent Lake. I did went up there and surprised myself how I still remember where to go. I went there in right time with most beautiful weather and the colors on the tree. I enjoy it every moment. Halloween night, I spend time with my nephew by going trick and treat.
In November, the Thanksgiving came and I cooked for the last time with my family. They all loved it and include the dessert.
Then the December, things had started to change. I found out that my mom and John are going to move to Texas. I ended up make the decision that I am going to move to Colorado which it is the best for me.

Now, in addition, I want to tell you something. I know that I didn't do any of 2014 resolutions because every time, I made one and I never follow it. That why I didn't do the 2014 resolutions and I just let it happen. I never told anyone and I only kept to myself.

I have started my weight loss program myself with just simple diet by count calories and also exercise 2 to 5 time a week. I have lost 40 lbs since last year. Here is the picture of 2013 and 2014 in same chef jacket that I graduated.

And another one which little more more...

So 2014 was a good year to me. Also I am keep going to reach my goal toward to 2015. Let see what the 2015 will bring.

Happy New Years!

Simple and Easy but Delicious Cinnamon Rolls

Hello Everyone,

I know it had been long time since I have done this blog. Several months, I got so busy and got up at my work. I didn't have the chance to share with everyone with this new recipe that I did. Every Christmas morning, I always want to have Christmas breakfast with family. I never got that chance with my mother. At my father's house, we always have Christmas breakfast and it was the best of all. At my mother's house, I made the decision that I want to make Christmas breakfast. What kind of breakfast that I want to make that is so simple and easy at the same time? I started to realized that I was really in mood for cinnamon rolls. I haven't make it for long time. I clearly remember that I did make cinnamon rolls last year in summer while I was in school. I remember that I make the cinnamon rolls that I add the nutmeg in it and bite it that is just taste like Christmas. I decided to make one. This cinnamon rolls will taste like Christmas morning. Here is the recipe that I want to share with you.

Nutmeg-Cinnamon Rolls
Yield: 12 rolls

Rolls
- 4 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 packets Rapid Rise Yeast (not Instant Active Yeast)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cup Water
- 6 TBSP unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg

Filling
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tsp cinnamon
- 4 tsp nutmeg
- 6 TBSP butter, melted (any will be fine)

Frosting
- 2 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 TBSP butter, melted
- 3 TBSP milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Direction
1. Combine 2 cups AP flour, sugar, dry yeast and salt in large mixer bowl with dough hook and stir until blended. (You can hand-mix but it can be little tough in progress) Place water and bowl in microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 15 sec or until warm (not hot). Add to AP flour mixture with egg. Beat for 2 min at medium speed. Add 1 cup AP flour, beat for 2 min at high speed. Stir in enough flour as it turn into ball.
2. Lightly flour the surface and knead the dough for about 6 to 8 minutes or until it is smooth and elastic. Cover in towel and rest for 10 min. Meanwhile, Making the filling by combine all together. (if you felt it is not enough filling, you can always make it more by double again).
3. Roll the dough to 15x10 rectangle. Then spread the filling all over to the edge. Roll the edge to all the way to the edge and then seal it. Using clean knife and gently cut into 12 rolls. Put in well-greased 13x9 inch casserole. Cover in towel and double in size for 1 hour. (Tip: if you want to make the day before, Just cut the cinnamon roll and put in greased baking dish and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Then you put in the fridge overnight. They will rise slowly which is okay. When you are ready to bake, take it out and let it rest for 30 minutes before baking).
4. Preheat oven to 350 F degree. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. When it is finished, let it cool for 20 minutes. While it is cooling, make the frosting by combine all together and add milk if need as if it is too thick. Then pour over the cinnamon rolls. Enjoy!