Dinner Last Night (with Emma & Dimity)
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.
Dinner Last Night (with Emma & Dimity)
Davinia Tomlinson: Caribbean Roots, Helping Women Build Wealth, and Raising Confident Kids
On this week’s episode, we talk with Davinia Tomlinson, the powerhouse behind Rainchq, a platform that helps women around the world build long-term wealth. Born in England to a Caribbean family from St. Kitts, Davinia grew up surrounded by family, bold flavors, and the belief that love and confidence can carry you anywhere. A former high-flying financial advisor turned entrepreneur and mom of two, Davinia brings warmth, wisdom, and joy to everything she does. We talk about what it means to build a business (and a life) rooted in purpose, how to raise kids who feel confident about money, and the deep connections between food, culture, and self-worth.
We cover:
- Iconic Caribbean foods and Saturday soup
- Food as community, and herbal traditions passed down through elders
- A child-centered Caribbean culture
- Davinia’s story of building her business and financial confidence from the ground up
- Tips for giving kids allowance and defining money-related roles
- Thoughts on chores as household help vs. paid work, and fostering our children's independence
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Credits
- Produced: Dinner Last Night & REP Studio
- Edited: REP Studio
- Music by: Emerson ‘Longstory’ Bartlett, lyricist/songwriter/philosophizer
- Saxophone: Drew Martin