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Dinner Last Night (with Emma & Dimity)

Dinner Last Night (with Emma & Dimity)

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We’re Emma & Dimity—identical twins, mamas, and co-hosts of Dinner Last Night. When we became parents, figuring out what to make for dinner—and how to get our families to eat it—was hard. One minute, we were serving up a home-cooked meal; the next, we were in high-stakes negotiations over one bite of broccoli. Between finding time to shop and cook, dodging tantrums, balancing nutrition, and honoring traditions, we often felt like we were facing the daily dinner struggle alone.


So we started asking other parents, “What did you have for dinner last night?” We quickly learned we’re all connected by this daily ritual—but also discovered a world of game-changing mealtime tricks and recipes. That’s why we started Dinner Last Night, a podcast where we swap unfiltered stories with parents around the world, diving into how culture, family dynamics, and daily rhythms shape mealtime. Whether it’s pasta from scratch or cereal in a pinch, every meal has a story—one that proves we’re all in this delicious mess together.


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A bit about your co-hosts:


Dimity Palmer-Smith is a co-host of Dinner Last Night, a hobby fitness instructor (her secret accountability hack), and a career educator and nonprofit leader. With a knack for fostering connection and community, Dimity understands the magic of shared meals and the delightful chaos of family dinners. She swore she wouldn’t be a short-order cook, but here she is, whipping up gourmet meals tailored to each kid’s whims! When she’s not discussing dinner with parents worldwide, you’ll find her on the soccer field, at the climbing gym, advocating for local education issues, or exploring nature.


Emma Frisch Emma Frisch is a co-host of Dinner Last Night, a chef, culinary instructor, and writer known for helping people fall back in love with home cooking through simple, seasonal recipes. She’s the author of Feast by Firelight and Seasonal Family Almanac, and co-founded two hospitality ventures—La Buena Onda in Nicaragua and Firelight Camps in Upstate New York—before she had kids and dinner got complicated. A Food Network Star finalist and Fulbright Scholar, Emma’s work has appeared in The New York Times, Vogue, Epicurious, and more. She lives in the Finger Lakes with her husband and two daughters.

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  • Eliza Blank: Nonprofit CEO on Rescuing Food Waste, Feeding Kids Thoughtfully, and Filipino-Jewish Traditions

    Eliza Blank: Nonprofit CEO on Rescuing Food Waste, Feeding Kids Thoughtfully, and Filipino-Jewish Traditions
    Feb 12 2026

    On this episode, we’re talking with Eliza Blank—mom, entrepreneur, founder of The Sill, and CEO of Farmlink—about feeding families thoughtfully in a world where nearly 40% of food is wasted. Eliza shares how growing up in a Filipino and Jewish household shaped her approach to food, why her husband oversees the kitchen, and how parenthood changed the way she thinks about meals.

    We also dive into Eliza’s current work, rescuing millions of pounds of surplus farm produce for communities in need, and chat about practical ways families can reduce waste, talk to kids about food access and inequality, and honor the time, labor, and natural resources that go into every meal. This episode is honest, funny, and full of ideas you can actually use at home.

    Episode Highlights:

    • What happens when dinner doesn’t go as planned (and why that’s okay)
    • Why Eliza’s husband oversees the kitchen and cooking at home
    • How Filipino and Jewish food traditions shape meals at home
    • Behind-the-scenes insight into building The Sill—one of the first direct-to-consumer houseplant brands—launched by Eliza in her 20s
    • Eliza’s current work as CEO of FarmLink to bridge the gap between excess food waste and food inequality in the U.S.
    • How to help children understand food access issues and inequality
    • Practical tools for introducing food waste reduction at home
    • Appreciating the earth’s gifts, and the time and labor behind every meal

    Giveaway + Listener Discount:

    One lucky listener will get to choose a Farmlink hoodie and proudly rep the organization’s message! Check out the shop here.

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    Credits

    • Produced: Wombmate Productions, Inc., REP Studio, and Stuart Hetzler
    • Editing: REP Studio and Stuart Hetzler
    • Music by: ⁣Emerson ‘Longstory’ Bartlett (feat. Drew Martin on Saxophone)
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    46 mins
  • Catherine Carnevale: Slow Fashion CEO and Mom on Flexibility, Gut Instincts & Dance Breaks

    Catherine Carnevale: Slow Fashion CEO and Mom on Flexibility, Gut Instincts & Dance Breaks
    Jan 29 2026

    We’re kicking off Season 2 of Dinner Last Night with fashion entrepreneur, mom, and all-around creative force, Catherine Carnevale, founder of the sustainable knitwear brand Eleven Six.

    In this episode, Catherine shares how she balances building a slow-fashion brand, raising two kids, and getting dinner on the table, without chasing the myth of perfect “work-life balance.” We talk about her Mediterranean-inspired approach to food, why flexibility matters more than rigid routines, how community support shaped her business, and why music and dance breaks count as real self-care.

    Plus, Catherine reveals her mantra for staying energized through it all: “You have to eat super to be super.”

    Episode Highlights:

    • Why flexibility beats strict balance for working parents
    • How Mediterranean roots influence Catherine’s cooking style
    • What slow fashion really means behind the scenes
    • Building a brand through community and artisan partnerships
    • Dance breaks as essential self-care

    🎁 Giveaway + Listener Discount:

    • Catherine is giving away a bundle of wardrobe-essential 5 Eleven Six socks: click here to enter to win.
    • Catherine is also offering Dinner Last Night listeners 15% off in her online store, Eleven Six, with code DINNERLASTNIGHT15 (valid for two weeks)

    Send us a message!

    Support the show

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    Giveaways

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    • Substack: subscribe to our newsletter
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    Credits

    • Produced: Wombmate Productions, Inc., REP Studio, and Stuart Hetzler
    • Editing: REP Studio and Stuart Hetzler
    • Music by: ⁣Emerson ‘Longstory’ Bartlett (feat. Drew Martin on Saxophone)
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    49 mins
  • Season 2 Trailer: The Hudson Valley

    Season 2 Trailer: The Hudson Valley
    Jan 22 2026

    Season 2 of Dinner Last Night launches January 29th, and this season is really close to our hearts.

    After taking you around the world in Season 1, we’re staying close to home and pulling up a chair with parents from one of our beloved communities (where Dimity lives!): the Hudson Valley. A place shaped by food, family, creativity, and deep local roots, and filled with people we admire.

    This season, you’ll hear:

    • Honest, unfiltered conversations inspired by one simple question: What did you have for dinner last night?
    • Practical tips for making family dinners easier
    • Stories about how food reflects our values, rhythms, cultures, and work
    • Conversations that leave you feeling inspired and connected

    Thank you, always, for being here with us. We can’t wait to share Season 2!

    With love,
    Emma & Dimity 👯‍♀️

    Send us a message!

    Support the show

    Subscribe

    Never miss an episode: Follow Dinner Last Night and subscribe to our newsletter. If you loved this episode, please leave us a review, tap “like”, and share it with a friend! It helps more people discover the show. 💛

    Giveaways

    CLICK HERE to enter the giveaway for any episode!

    Follow Us

    • Substack: subscribe to our newsletter
    • YouTube: @DinnerLastNightPod
    • Instagram: @dinnerlastnightpod
    • Website: dinnerlastnightpod.com

    Credits

    • Produced: Wombmate Productions, Inc., REP Studio, and Stuart Hetzler
    • Editing: REP Studio and Stuart Hetzler
    • Music by: ⁣Emerson ‘Longstory’ Bartlett (feat. Drew Martin on Saxophone)
    ...
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    4 mins
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