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Hi there! I'm Leah Noble, and from 2012 to 2014 this was my blog, "Dream Big Cape Breton." I used this space to share my thoughts, my photographs, and my take on life in Cape Breton.
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Category Archives: Food + agriculture
50%, more or less
After air and water, food is crucial to a human’s survival. And luckily, I already have access to local supplies of the first two! So now it’s time for me to focus more on local supplies of the third. This … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Day to Day Life, Food + agriculture
Tagged 50PercentLocal, Eat Local
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Q+A with Chef Shaun Zwarun
Three weeks ago when I went for a meal at Kiju’s, I got to sit down with Membertou Trade and Convention Centre’s Executive Chef, Shaun Zwarun, for a chat. We met up in the morning, and sat in a special events’ … Continue reading
Posted in Business ideas, Community, Food + agriculture, Mi'kmaq communities, Q+A
Tagged Cape Breton, Chef Shaun Zwarun, eating local, Kiju's, Membertou
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blueberries and branding
Yesterday I attended a workshop in Sydney. It was put on by the Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia, which is a great organization that supports the non-profit sector in the province. Their website is really well done – check … Continue reading
Posted in Active living, Community, Day to Day Life, Environment, Food + agriculture, For Fun
Tagged branding, Cape Breton, Non-profits, walking
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multitude monday / aug 11
There is a voice in me these days that says, “This is what I want,” and then proceeds to tell me. It is insistent, it is wise. It says: I want more time outside. It says: I want less on my schedule. … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Life, Food + agriculture, Leah's thoughts, Love
Tagged Multitude Mondays
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quick post Friday
Hey everyone! I’m just writing a quick post as I get ready for my day, and leave the house a little early so I can meet a friend at a cafe before work. I was so lucky to dine last … Continue reading
eating local at kiju’s, part 1
Last week I went to a local restaurant, Kiju’s, for a meal. Long story short: delicious! Today’s post is all about the food we ate, and next week on the blog, I’ll share the chat I had with the Executive Chef there, … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Food + agriculture, Mi'kmaq communities, Towns + communities
Tagged Alicia Lake, Cape Breton, eating local, Kiju's, Local food, Membertou, Shaun Zwarun
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a quick strawberry sketch
Thought process: “It’s 7 am. What am I going to blog about today?” “Hmm, I like cherries. Maybe I’ll whip out my sketchbook and draw these cherries I’ve been munching on for a half hour while I made Adam’s lunch.” … Continue reading
