Ladies of Castor & Pollux - Lady No. 5
Welcome to the fifth installment of the Ladies of Castor & Pollux.
Meet Kimille Taylor, a friend of mine and of C&P. We met in the store and instantly hit it off; talking about style, animals, food and everything else that crossed our minds (including the best self-help books out there!). Always one to offer up great business and life advice I look forward to her visits, she is a constant source of inspiration.. I hope you agree. Meet Kimille!
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The Ladies of Castor & Pollux - Lady No. 5 - Kimille Taylor
Photo by John von Pamer
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Sunday Chicken - great for dinner parties or just a nice dinner for two. I make this every Sunday, from the first hint of cool weather to the moment it is too hot to run the oven for 2 hours! Buy organic, skinless, on the bone chicken thighs (2-3 per person). Wash and place in a large pyrex baking dish. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Coarsely cut two red peppers, one red onion and button mushrooms and throw on top of and aroung the chicken. Generously cover with salt, fresh black pepper, oil and balsamic vinegar. You basically can't add too much oil and vinegar and if you add too little the dish will not be interesting. Cover with foil and cook for 1 hour. Take off foil and cook uncovered for another 1/2 hour. Serve over brown rice (or not) and add a salad if the mood strikes. Super, super easy and a huge crowd pleaser.
Last great book you read?
The entire Twilight series - Loved every minute of it, planning to read it again. Edward and Bella are just as compelling as Mr. Darcy and Ms. Bennett.
Summer drink of choice?
Champagne
Animals - names and breeds?
I love dogs and horses, I especially love tall, skinny mutts and most hounds. No corgies or any other ill proportioned dogs, please!
Do you exercise? What do you do, if so?
I am a cyclist. It makes me feel like a kid all the time.
Salty or Sweet?
Ideally both at the same time but I couldn't live without either one. Like M&M's in my popcorn. Or PB&J. In a pinch if you had a gun to my head I would go with sweet.
Who inspires you and why?
My husband because he is super patient, kind, smart, disciplined and has empathy.
Pool or ocean?
Pool.
Favorite city?
New York
Last great vacation?
Vermont. We rent a little cottage there every summer.
Favorite TV show?
Weirdest job you've ever had?
I've never had a weird job.
Favorite restaurant?
Market Table, Carmine Street, New York
Favorite object in your home?
Mobile from the Picasso Museum in Paris that hangs over my dining room table.
Favorite piece of clothing?
My beat up brown riding boots. I can't wait to pull them on every fall and don't take them off till June.
Favorite blog or website?
Something you're scared of?
Poverty
Favorite record?
Favorite popsong?
Get together by Madonna
Your ideal day?
Sleep late, wake up rested, putter around my apartment, go for a walk in Riverside Park, head downtown, shop, people watch and then meet my husband for dinner. I feel fortunate that I have this kind of day all the time.
Favorite gift you've ever received?
My engagement ring. After 10 years I never tire of seeing it on my hand.
Favorite flower?
Pale pink peonies
Astrological sign?
What do you do for a living?
I am an interior designer and have my own business.
Where do you live?
West 83rd Street, near Riverside Park. It is a lovely, magical place.
Your lucky number?
I don't have one but would like to - any suggestions?
What piece of art would you buy if you had no budget?
A Keith Haring Subway Drawing. I love works on paper and am always drawn to black and white art. Those pieces are so vibrant, spontaneous and full of life.
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