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Artkc365 has a great review of November's Artist of the Month – Jason Pennewell
Straight Up, Close Up and More than a Little Sideways: Jason Pennewell at Black Dog Coffeehouse
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Nov
09
Halloween Costume Contestants!
Here are this year's contestants! Go to http://bdcoffeehouse.com to vote for your favorite! Voting closes on Saturday, November 7.
—Jeremy Meiss
owner & barista
Black Dog Coffeehouse
http://bdcoffeehouse.com
2008 & 2009 Best of Lenexa (Coffee Shops)
2009 #1 Independent Coffee Shop in KC (KCVoter & KMBC) "Life must be understood backwards; but… it must be lived forward." -Soren Kierkegaard
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Jeremy Meiss
owner & barista
Black Dog Coffeehouse
http://bdcoffeehouse.com
2008 & 2009 Best of Lenexa (Coffee Shops)
2009 #1 Independent Coffee Shop in KC (KCVoter & KMBC)
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The Perks: Health Benefits of Coffee
Get the latest information about the ways that drinking coffee can improve your health.
Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Virginia Cravens Houston
By: Laurie Herr
When it comes to life’s necessities, many of us would say a good cup of coffee ranks pretty darned high – right up there with shelter, friends, and comfortable shoes. But there’s more to love about your morning java than its alluring aroma or friendly kick. Once maligned (too much caffeine! the devil’s brew!), coffee is now being praised as a kind of health food, thanks to its high level of disease-fighting antioxidants and other nutrients. In fact, the coffee bean’s roasting process actually intensifies some of these compounds, making them more powerful. The bottom line? As long as you don’t overdo it – stick to no more than two or three cups a day, and watch the calories in those fancy lattes – there’s no reason not to indulge. Here are some of the ways coffee can make you feel better and even live longer – plus tasty ways to enjoy your joe.What Coffee Can Do For You
1. Fight cancer. Recent studies suggest regular coffee drinking can reduce the risk of breast, liver, and colon cancer. In some cases, you don’t even have to drink coffee to gain the benefits: Lotions containing caffeine from coffee and green tea have been found to prevent skin cancer.
2. Prevent diabetes. An 11-year study of 28,000 women in Iowa found that regular coffee drinkers had less risk of developing type 2 diabetes than non-drinkers. Heavy coffee drinkers (6 or more cups a day) are about half as likely to have diabetes as light coffee drinkers or those who don’t drink coffee at all.
3. Help your heart. In a huge study that followed nearly 42,000 postmenopausal women for 15 years, researchers found that regular coffee consumption reduced the risk of heart disease. In another study that tracked 129,000 men and women for 20 years, those who drank several cups of coffee a day were 34 percent less likely to die from heart disease than non-coffee drinkers. Experts say coffee’s antioxidants helps fight inflammation, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
4. Protect against Parkinson’s. Several studies show regular coffee drinkers are up to 80 percent less likely to develop the disease, compared to those who abstain. The more you drink, the lower your risk, some of those studies say.
5. Boost your mood. Feeling a little blue? A steaming cuppa joe could make you smile. Caffeine stimulates the production of dopamine, a brain chemical related to pleasure and motivation. Just take care not to overdo it – too much caffeine can cause anxiety and sleeplessness.
6. Zap a headache. While it’s true coffee can trigger headaches in some people, it can also be a short-term cure for others. Researchers at the Diamond Headache Clinic in Chicago found that 200 milligrams of caffeine – about the amount in a cup of coffee – provided as much pain relief as 400 milligrams of ibuprofen and worked faster than the medication.
7. Fight cavities. Your morning mocha just may improve your smile. Scientists say coffee made from roasted coffee beans contains antibacterial properties, plus molecules that keep cavity-causing microorganisms from sticking to tooth enamel.
8. Keep you sharp. Caffeine revs up your metabolism, helping you stay focused and alert. Studies have also shown the stimulant improves short-term memory and may help protect against Alzheimer’s disease.
Of course, there are people who have health conditions that may be aggravated by caffeine or other substances in coffee. Coffee can increase heart rate and blood pressure, and, although the advice to avoid coffee during pregnancy is being debated, most health care professionals are still recommending that pregnant women avoid or limit coffee consumption. Consult a physician or a dietitian if you have questions about coffee intake and your health.
Oct 02, 2009
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Jeremy Meiss
owner & barista
Black Dog Coffeehouse
http://bdcoffeehouse.com
2008 & 2009 Best of Lenexa (Coffee Shops)
2009 #1 Independent Coffee Shop in KC (KCVoter & KMBC)
“Life must be understood backwards; but… it must be lived forward.” -Soren Kierkegaard
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05
Oct
09
Thanks to all our customers!
Thanks to all of our customers! You made us the #1 Independent Coffee Shop in Kansas City for 2009, and the #2 Coffee Shop overall when you factor in the franchises/chains! KCVoter – Kansas City's A-List – Coffee Shops
The rules being what they are (specifically #8 in the Contest Rules), all franchises/chains are counted as one location regardless of the number of locations they have and/or neighborhoods they are in. It is an inherent problem with this type of contest that we have no control over. Be that as it may, we are so thankful for our customers who made us the #1 Independent Coffee Shop in Kansas City for 2009! We love you and are humbled! -Jeremy —Jeremy Meiss
owner & barista
Black Dog Coffeehouse
http://bdcoffeehouse.com "Life must be understood backwards; but… it must be lived forward." -Soren Kierkegaard
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17
Sep
09
Black Dog Coffee Event!
Coffee cupping, also known as coffee tasting, is the systematic method of observing the tastes and aromas of brewed coffee. This process yields the sometimes strange descriptions of coffee.
PT’s Coffee Co., the 2009 Roaster of the Year, is coming to Black Dog Coffeehouse on Saturday, Sept 19 @ 7:00p to present a coffee cupping for all of our customers. You’ll be able to taste some of the finest, highest-rated coffees in the industry – all for FREE! All the coffees that are tasted will be available for special order after the cupping. Come experience coffee in a new way!
Coffees:
- Panama Esmeralda Carnaval (just recently received a rating of 96, the highest in the industry)
- El Salvador Los Planes Peabery de la Lagunita
- Ethiopia Biloya Yergacheffe Selection 8
- Kenya AA Thunguri – Top Micro-Lot
- Panama Elida Estate – Natural Process
- Brazil Fazenda Ipanema Dulce
See the PDF for the full poster
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Jeremy Meiss
owner & barista
Black Dog Coffeehouse
http://bdcoffeehouse.com
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01
Sep
09
Even the fish want coffee!
Walked outside the shop this morning to find a fish just lying outside in a parking lot – evidently we weren’t open early enough for him to get his daily fix of coffee! Sad, really. Don’t let it happen to you!
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13
Aug
09
Black Dog Concert Announcement!
Saint Cloud Records recording artist Shannon Curtis coming to Black Dog – Sat Aug 15 @ 8p
http://shannoncurtis.net Shannon Curtis will be playing Black Dog Coffeehouse Saturday, Aug 15 @ 8p. Opening for her will be Grace Kuhl, a local budding musician. Shannon is from the LA area, and has a new EP out on Saint Cloud Records entitled "Why Don't You Stay". You can check out all about her at http://shannoncurtis.net/about. The Los Angeles Times has described Shannon as “… a beautiful piano player who sounds like the love child of Fiona Apple and Norah Jones.” – but I think she sounds more like a cross between Sarah McLachlan and Fiona Apple. Regardless, it's a great time to come out and support independent music at the #1 independent coffee shop in KC – Black Dog Coffeehouse. Bring your friends and enjoy the music and the best coffee in KC. We're located at 12815 W. 87th St in Lenexa, KS. Visit our website at http://www.bdcoffeehouse.com to learn more and to access a map with our location. Also – if the above wasn't enticing enough, Helen and I will be working the shop – come see if two owners can really keep up with the flow of customers…! Peace.-Jeremy
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Jeremy Meiss
owner & barista
Black Dog Coffeehouse
http://bdcoffeehouse.com "Life must be understood backwards; but… it must be lived forward." -Soren Kierkegaard
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04
Aug
09
Vote for us!
Click the above graphic (or here) to go to Kansas City’s A-List voting with KMBC.com and vote for Black Dog Coffeehouse as your favorite coffee shop in KC. We placed 4th last year, and we’re gunning for #1! You will be taken to the voting site where you’ll have to register to vote (their way of making sure only one vote per person) – but you can select to not be sent anything so you won’t get spammed.
Thanks!
-Black Dog Coffeehouse
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