Diamond Personnel Nannies & Caregivers

prettygirlfood: Chicken Parmesan Ingredients: 2 boneless...

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:56:49 -0400

Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients:

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to ¼-inch thickness)
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 egg (beaten)
½ cup breadcrumbs
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
vegetable oil (for frying)
½ cup marinara sauce
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a pie dish or shallow plate combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, thyme, parsley, oregano, and paprika. In another pie dish or shallow plate add the flour and in yet another pie dish or shallow plate add the beaten egg. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken first in flour, then dip in the egg, and then dredge in the breadcrumb and parmesan mixture.

Step 2: Heat about ½ inch of vegetable oil in a large deep skillet to medium high heat. Add chicken and cook until the chicken is browned on one side, flip and cook until browned on the other side (do not cook all the way through). Remove the chicken from the pan and place into a greased oven safe baking dish. Top each chicken breast with marinara sauce.

Step 3: Place into the oven and bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked (the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees). During the last few minutes of cooking top each chicken breast will shredded mozzarella cheese.

(Makes 2 Servings)

Arming yourself with a variety of recipes before arriving to Canada for your employer will make the transition into your new home — and a new kitchen — infinitely easier. Always keep in mind allergies, food preferences and dietary restrictions! Unsure about any or all of them? Just ask your employer! Don’t be shy.

Chicken parmesan is a straightforward, tasty and delicious dinner option for any family. It’s easy to swap the pasta for a salad, or to control the amount of cheese on top. Play around with seasoning until you reach the desired flavor.

Enjoy!

Congratulations, Juanita!

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:44:42 -0400

It’s been a long time coming for Juanita, and she has been patiently and enthusiastically...

eat-pure: Snow peas, baby corn, radishes, salad onions, 1 red...

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:05:46 -0400

eat-pure:

Snow peas, baby corn, radishes, salad onions, 1 red chili, capers, a splash of olive oil and white wine vinegar, smoked paprika/chilli powder/ground coriander/black pepper/salt seasoned to taste - roasted in the oven at 180ºC/356ºF for 15 mins.

Okay, YUM!

We hope you all had a glorious weekend, because the weather in Toronto was especially fine.

Coming to Canada can be a daunting task, especially when considering what food options to prepare. Canadian families enjoy a lot of vegetable and fruit options, so try to incorporate a vegetable dish especially at dinner. These roasted veggies are a tasty treat for the family (I myself am partial to snow peas) and are a colourful addition to the dinner table.

Enjoy!

We recently welcomed Mae to Toronto and she’s taken to...

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:10:01 -0400

We recently welcomed Mae to Toronto and she’s taken to Canad like a fish in water! It was a sublime Victoria Day weekend, and we hope everyone enjoyed the fantastic weather and the sunshine.

Special thanks to Mae for sharing this gorgeous photo of Lake Ontario, as well as this beautiful testimonial:

Dearest Diamond Nannies,…This Lake Ontario was a dream to explore and enjoy since two decades and now this dream turned to reality and it’s because of “you”..now
I want to say my huge thanks once again to your good office and management for the opportunity and the good thing that I am currently enjoying…bravo to you and more power.

— Mae

Welcome to Canada, Mae!

Have a wonderful, safe, and happy Victoria Day weekend,...

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:22:24 -0400

Have a wonderful, safe, and happy Victoria Day weekend, everyone!

Don’t forget to put on the sunscreen this weekend, as many of you will embrace the sunshine. Be safe, be happy and we’ll see you again next week!

veganfoody: Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Happy long weekend,...

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:42:39 -0400

veganfoody:

Orange Creamsicle Smoothie

Happy long weekend, Diamond Nannies!

Victoria Day long weekend is considered the unofficial beginning of summer, and what better way to kick it off than with Orange Creamsicle Smoothie popsicles?!

Exactly. Again, these are sure to be a hit with everyone. Enjoy!

Don’t forget to slather on the sunscreen and to wear a hat this weekend. Sun protection is always a priority!

veganfoody: Single Serving Deep Dish Apple Pie Okay, even we...

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400

veganfoody:

Single Serving Deep Dish Apple Pie

Okay, even we have to admit that this looks both delicious and very cute.

Apple pie is a CLASSIC dish, and we love the heart detailing! Single-servings of apple pie is a great and unique way to create the recipe, and will make a sweet treat for youngsters.

PS: A popular accompaniment to apple pie is classic vanilla ice cream. Warm up the pie just a bit, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side, and voila!

PPS: I personally love a strong cinnamon flavor with apple pie, but every one is different. Ask the family what they prefer!

Medical Offices in Hong Kong

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:32:00 -0400

Hey Diamond Nannies, Once you succeed in securing a wonderful employer here in Canada, things tend...

prettygirlfood: Chocolate Covered Strawberry...

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:07:30 -0400

prettygirlfood:

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Popsicles

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups fresh whole strawberries

1/3 cup cold water

2 cups of magic shell

How-To

Blend the strawberries and water together to make 2 cups puréed strawberries.

Pour into your popsicle mold.

Allow to freeze for at least 4 hours.

Dip in the magic shell.

Enjoy!

Servings: 6 popsicles

This is the PERFECT summer treat — seriously! Super easy to make, tasty and a guaranteed hit with everyone in the family.

Personally, I would skip the chocolate because the strawberries would be delicious enough, but to each their own. This would be a great treat to make with the children as well — the hard part will be keeping the kids patient while the popsicles freeze!

Well, we’d be impatient too. Enjoy!

Don’t forget, Diamond Nannies — Diamond Personnel...

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:13:00 -0400

Don’t forget, Diamond Nannies — Diamond Personnel will be back in Hong Kong this July! Click on the image above to enlarge to see all the details.

Bring a friend!

Bring a camera!

Be ready to hear the Diamond Personnel team share with you all about our process, our FREE service and how you can achieve your dreams here in Canada.

See you all soon!

Congratulations, Gretchen!

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:54:10 -0400

We’ve always said and 100% believe that patience, hard work, honesty and dedication are the...

foodnetwork: Recipe of the Day: 20-Minute Shrimp and...

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:46:51 -0400

foodnetwork:

Recipe of the Day: 20-Minute Shrimp and Couscous

We love this! A fast, efficient and tasty dish for the whole family! Again, make certain that there are no allergies in the family before preparing a dish. Have fun preparing this Shrimp and Couscous concoction.

Couscous is a fantastic alternative to rice, and is even easier to make. Have fun with seasoning and spices, and this dish is sure to be a hit.

Enjoy!

Thank YOU, Leah!

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:21:07 -0400

Another day, another wonderful testimonial! Congratulations Leah on your terrific news — we...

We had such an exciting Friday last week! Once again, we held a...

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:24:00 -0400

LtoR: Myra, Helen, Mary, Emy, Madonna and Beverly

Dropping in on the orientation -- smiles all around!

Our amazing Diamond Nannies learning, talking and sharing their experiences

Smile, everyone!

We had such an exciting Friday last week! Once again, we held a welcome orientation for all of our local arrivals from Hong Kong. We were thrilled to welcome Beverly, Helen, Claire, Myra, Elina and Madonna to our home.

Thank you ladies for attending, we were so happy to you all again. Welcome to Canada!

Congratulations, Mary Joan!

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:08:08 -0400

We know it can be such a hard and frustrating process, waiting to get an employer, but we hope Mary...

Happy Mother’s Day, everyone! Well … happy EARLY...

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:16:47 -0400

Happy Mother’s Day, everyone!

Well … happy EARLY Mother’s Day, that is. Diamond Personnel would also like to take this moment to celebrate each and every one of our nannies who are loving mothers as well. You have made the ultimate sacrifice to work overseas and we are humbled by your dedication and bravery. And thank YOU to each and every one of our nannies (whether you’re parents or not) for becoming a partner in raising countless of children across Canada. Each of you are loving, patient and caring individuals. We are so proud of you all!

Thank you, Madonna!

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:13:10 -0400

It can get so tough and tiring doing interviews for a job in Canada, and we understand. It’s...

Many you have guessed correctly, but we are thrilled to FINALLY...

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:58:00 -0400

Many you have guessed correctly, but we are thrilled to FINALLY confirm!

DIAMOND PERSONNEL WILL BE RETURNING TO HONG KONG IN JULY FOR OUR FREE ORIENTATION!

Click on the image above to enlarge, and make sure you get all the details. Remember: feel free to bring a friend, a pen and paper to write down the information, and a camera to take pictures. We would love to see your photos from the event!

See you very soon, Hong Kong!

Try to contain your excitement — Diamond Personnel has BIG...

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:33:11 -0400

Try to contain your excitement — Diamond Personnel has BIG news to share with you all!

Tune in tomorrow morning as we break this incredible news with you all. You definitely don’t want to miss the announcement!

Diamond Personnel has once again been nominated as the Top Nanny...

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:32:44 -0400

Diamond Personnel has once again been nominated as the Top Nanny Agency for 2013 by Top Choice Awards and City Parent Magazine! We are thrilled to be considered again, and humbled by all of your support and enthusiasm. We were blown away last year when we won, and are honored to carry on the torch for 2013.

Without your support, Diamond Personnel wouldn’t by the number one choice for families across Canada looking for a reliable source to sponsor a loving nanny.

Please vote for us at Top Choice and City Parent!