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