Explore every episode of the podcast Dinner Last Night (with Emma & Dimity)
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| Esi Lewis: Attorney and Community Activist on Building Black History, Family Legacy, and Joy as Resistance | 17 Jun 2026 | 00:46:49 | |
Esi Lewis grew up on Huguenot Street in New Paltz, in the same house she lives in now with her daughter. It wasn't until later in life that she learned the property sits on a burial ground for enslaved Africans, a discovery that reshaped how she understood the place she'd always called home.Esi is an attorney and the founder of the Dr. Margaret Wade-Lewis Center for Black History and Culture, named for her mother, a pioneering Black Studies professor who chaired the department at SUNY New Paltz for over three decades. In this episode of Dinner Last Night, we follow Esi's path from New Paltz to a decade in New York City, including six years as a prosecutor in Brooklyn's Sex Crimes Bureau, and back home again after her daughter was born. We talk about the Center's work to save the Ann Oliver House, built in 1885 by Jacob Wynkoop, from demolition, the field trips to Huguenot Street that taught Esi about French Protestant settlers but nothing about the Black community that built and worshipped alongside them, and the moment she learned what her own childhood home was built on. We also talk about her podcast We Be Griots, the role of Black churches and song as historic anchors of joy, and the dish that most reminds her of her mother. In this episode:
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| Katrín Björk: Icelandic Food Photographer and Cookbook Author on ARFID, Adoption, and Redefining the Family Dinner | 03 Jun 2026 | 01:01:30 | |
Katrín Björk is an Icelandic food photographer, cookbook author, and mom of three adopted kids, and she'll be the first to tell you that dinner in her house is a disaster. Katrín grew up in North Iceland in a fishing and farming family, where wild Icelandic lamb and fresh fish three times a week were just Tuesday. She went on to study photography in Copenhagen (where she met her husband!), publish From the North, a love letter to Icelandic and Danish food, and build a career in commercial food photography. But none of that prepared her for the reality of feeding a family where one child has ARFID (avoidant restrictive food intake disorder), one is autistic and struggles significantly with eating, and all three carry early childhood trauma with deep ties to food. In this episode, Katrín talks openly about the therapy, the letting go, and the slow, hard work of replacing perfectionism with presence. In this episode:
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| Catherine Carnevale: Slow Fashion CEO on Flexibility, Gut Instincts & Dance Breaks | 29 Jan 2026 | 00:48:52 | |
Fashion entrepreneur, mom, and founder of sustainable knitwear brand Eleven Six, Catherine Carnevale, joins us to kick off Season 2 of Dinner Last Night. 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: “You have to eat super to be super.” In this episode:
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| Season 2 Trailer: The Hudson Valley | 22 Jan 2026 | 00:04:03 | |
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:
Thank you, always, for being here with us. We can’t wait to share Season 2! With love, 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
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| An Interview with...Each Other! 👯♀️ | 21 Dec 2025 | 00:35:35 | |
To close out Season 1, we’re turning the microphones on ourselves. In this episode, we interview each other for the very first time and dive into all the things we usually ask our guests: our favorite holiday food traditions, the strangest things we ate growing up, and the rituals that make our families…well, ours. We also test our twin telepathy with some rapid-fire questions, and yes—we are fully aware of how many times we say “amazing.” Feel free to make a drinking game out of it. 😅 Thank you for supporting us this season! We can't wait to share conversations with our amazing (😉) season 2 guests. 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
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| Reuben Beck (Our Cousin!): Actor and Foodie on Scottish Fare and Gaelic Roots | 07 Dec 2025 | 00:41:00 | |
In this episode, we sit down with our hilarious, big-hearted Scottish cousin, Reuben Beck, and our first-ever non-parent guest. Dimity’s youngest, Kai, kicks things off with the cutest intro, and then we dive into all things Scotland: Beltane and witchy vibes, Gaelic roots, traditional breakfasts (yes, haggis!), The Selkirk Grace, and Reuben’s family history of crofting and living close to the land. We talk about how food is medicine, why ingredients in the U.S. can feel so different from Europe, and how herbalism and local food show up in both Scotland and Upstate NY. We also shout out Wildfire Delicatessen, the best little sandwich shop and bakery in Gourock. And to cap it off in time for the New Year, we sing the Robert Burns classic, Old Lang Syne! 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
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| Laura Arteaga: Raising Plant-Based Kids, Cross-Cultural Parenting, and Switching Careers | 23 Nov 2025 | 00:58:53 | |
Laura Arteaga is the creator behind Six Hungry Feet, a blog she started during COVID to document and share her family’s vegetarian and vegan recipes. Hailing from the island of Mallorca, Laura grew up in a traditional Spanish family and switched to vegetarianism after meeting her Irish husband, who grew up in a vegetarian family. In this episode, Laura talks about feeling aligned in her career and lifestyle after leaving her job as a financial controller to be a full-time blogger and vegan nutritionist. We also dive into the challenges of making sure her family gets enough protein and how to navigate gestational diabetes. She also tells us about their family’s time living abroad in Malaysia. This one is for the veggies out there! We cover:
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| Davinia Tomlinson: Caribbean Roots, Helping Women Build Wealth, and Raising Confident Kids | 09 Nov 2025 | 01:02:44 | |
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:
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| Amy Lee: British Roots, ’90s Beauty Standards, and Secrets We Tell Our Kids | 26 Oct 2025 | 00:49:01 | |
This week, we sit down with multi-hyphenate Hudson Valley mama Amy Lee— artist, writer, and creator of Catskill Culture Club, a Substack that celebrates local artists and gives you a glimpse into Amy's brilliant mind. A social impact strategist (by day) and self-taught painter, Amy brings warmth, wit, honesty, and joy to everything she touches. In this conversation, we explore what it means to rewrite our own definitions of beauty and success, raise confident daughters in a world that profits from insecurity, and what it’s really like to juggle work, creativity, and dinner on the table. We cover:
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| Cat Seixas: Herbalist, Author, and Mother on Slow Living, Redefining Success, and Life without a Fridge | 12 Oct 2025 | 00:54:44 | |
This week on Dinner Last Night, we sit down with radiant mama Cat Seixas, author of The Wild Craft, bioregionalist, folk herbalist, photographer, gardener, forager, and mother. Cat lives in a hand-built stone cottage in the hills of Western Iberia, Portugal. Cat’s life and work are rooted in a deep connection to the land. She weaves together food, medicine, and craft using ingredients and elements she grows, harvests, and collects from her own sheep. In this conversation, she invites us to slow down, reconnect to our surroundings, and remember that the most meaningful creations—whether a home, a meal, or a life—take time. We cover:
Cat’s story is a gentle, inspiring reminder that there is another way to live. One that prioritizes integrity, creativity, and care for the rhythms of the natural world. Giveaway: 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
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| Sarah Copeland: Bestselling Author and NYT Chef on "Low-Lift, High-Impact" Cooking and Living Abroad with Kids | 28 Sep 2025 | 01:09:15 | |
This week on Dinner Last Night, we’re chatting with the incredible Sarah Copeland—chef, food blogger, photographer, best-selling cookbook author, gardener, and all-around powerhouse. In this episode, we talk about our families' cultural traditions and roots, what it's like to live abroad with kids, and how to make a simple meal restaurant-worthy. From her Hudson Valley kitchen to her family’s Hungarian roots, Sarah shares her passion for food, family, and living a life full of flavor. We cover:
Plus, get a sneak peek into Sarah’s philosophy on parenting, cooking for kids, and building family connection around food. Giveaway: 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
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| Dr. Rony Duncan: Psychologist, Mum—and Our Big Sister!—Gives Us Permission Not to Do It All! | 14 Sep 2025 | 00:55:27 | |
This week on Dinner Last Night, we welcome a very special guest—our big sister, Rony Duncan, all the way from Melbourne, Australia! Rony’s our big sister from the same mister, but a different mom (shout-out to our Australian matriarch, Nonna Susi!). What makes our relationship even wilder? Rony grew up knowing all about her American family, but we didn’t learn about her until we were 10. When we finally met as teens, it was instant love, connection, and endless laughter (plus discovering we all share the same sausage toes 🥖👣). Though we live oceans apart, that distance has only deepened our bond. Rony brings so much wisdom to our lives—not just as a sister, but also as a seasoned psychologist and mother of two incredible boys. This conversation is full of gems about parenting, family rhythms, and ditching guilt at the dinner table (and in life). We also talk about:
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| Paragini Amin: Designer on Indian-American Identity, a Husband Who Cooks Like a Chef, and a Game That Opens Kids Up | 20 May 2026 | 01:04:02 | |
Paragini Amin grew up in Jersey City in a Gujarati household where dinner, cooked daily by her mother, was always Indian food, and everything else was negotiable. Today, her husband does all the cooking, and he's exceptional at it: French technique one night, Caribbean-Southeast Asian the next, with an instinct for sniffing out the best restaurant on any highway. In this episode, Paragini takes us through the experiences that shaped her, including the early racism she experienced in school, and the radically intentional desegregation high school where she learned what happens when kids from different backgrounds are just given room to be. She tells us what a psychic once said about getting into the kitchen, and why she still hasn't done it. We get into Things & Things, the conversation game she designed — cards paired with physical objects — that helped her quiet, heady eight-year-old finally open up at the dinner table. And we talk perimenopause and HRT, because we're all in our forties and we have things to say. Paragini is co-founder and creative director of Design for Progress, a brand strategy firm serving social justice nonprofits focused on criminal justice reform and mass incarceration. In this episode:
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| Anand Wilder: Indie Rocker and Dad on Raising Bicultural City-Kids Who Aren't Afraid of Spice | 31 Aug 2025 | 00:52:59 | |
We sit down with Anand Wilder—musician, songwriter, former Yeasayer frontman, and devoted dad—to explore how his bicultural Indian-American upbringing, family life, and passion for music intertwine in the kitchen, at home, and in his community. Anand talks about being joyfully unconcerned with “authenticity” in cuisine, raising kids who are proud of their heritage (and skilled at counting the chili peppers in their meal), and the influence of his mother, a former culinary instructor who shaped his love for cooking. He reflects on how his approach to food mirrors his eclectic musical career and shares what it’s like to juggle life as the primary parent while rebuilding his artistry. He offers a perspective that’s unpretentious, upbeat, and refreshingly candid. We also talk about:
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| Rachel Tidd: Homeschooling, Outdoor Learning, and Not Doing It All (Including Dinner) | 17 Aug 2025 | 01:01:06 | |
What happens when a homeschool mom and curriculum creator hands over the kitchen—and the classroom—to her husband? In this episode, Rachel Tidd of Wild Learning shares how she restructured family life to grow her business, let go of doing it all, and embraced a new kind of balance. We talk about the mental load of motherhood, “default parenting,” outdoor education, the bedtime carrot, and raising older (hungrier!) kids—with a dash of herbalism on the side. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.dinnerlastnightpodcom where you’ll be entered to win a copy of Rachel’s book Wild Learning: Practical Ideas to Bring Teaching Outdoors, a gem for parents and educators!
Rachel Tidd is a former special education teacher, homeschooling mom, and the creator of Wild Learning, including the Wild Math® and Wild Reading® curricula. With a dual master’s from Bank Street College of Education and a background in environmental science, Rachel is passionate about helping children learn through outdoor, nature-based experiences. She’s also currently pursuing her doctorate in educational sustainability. 🔗 Resources & Mentions:
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| Liesha McKinley-Barnett: Food Justice, Honoring our Roots, and Health at Every Size | 03 Aug 2025 | 01:00:30 | |
From Navy chef to farmer, food justice educator and advocate, TEDx speaker, and health-at-every-size nutritionist, Liesha McKinley brings a powerful, multifaceted lens to how we feed our families and ourselves. In this episode, she talks with Emma and Dimity about raising kids with autonomy in the kitchen, navigating “picky” eating with empathy, and the deep impact of food access—especially in communities affected by food apartheid. Liesha shares stories from the garden, classroom, and her own experience raising and feeding her children, reminding us that food can be a joyful tool for connection, healing, and justice. We cover her work with programs like The Edible Schoolyard Project, after-school snacks, growing your own food, and why “yucky” isn’t a fair word at the table. You’ll walk away inspired to rethink how food connects us all. Learn more about Liesha:
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| Danielle: Rewriting the Rules of Dinner and Parenting through Ethical Non-Monogamy | 20 Jul 2025 | 00:56:15 | |
What does it look like to raise kids with radical love and cultural curiosity? In this rich and wide-ranging conversation, we talk with Danielle of Openly Committed about parenting abroad, navigating food traditions across continents, and raising children who think critically about the world around them–which in this case, led her son to choosing a vegetarian diet. From trying to find ingredients in the UK for a classic Southern American cornbread, to rethinking what love and commitment look like in her 15-year ethically non-monogamous marriage, Danielle shares stories full of humor, honesty, and insight. We explore the logistics and emotional work of co-parenting, the impact of travel and re-urbanization on kids’ eating habits, and what it means to hold multiple truths in family life and relationships. 📚 Learn more about Danielle:
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| Giulia Scarpaleggia: How Italian Cookbook Author and Mom Simplifies Dinner | 06 Jul 2025 | 00:52:55 | |
What does an Italian mom and cookbook author really make for dinner? Tuscan chef and food writer, Giulia Scarpaleggia, joins us from her countryside home to talk about seasonal cooking, her refreshing approach to “picky” eating, frozen veggie hacks, and family food rituals. We chat about her upbringing, debunk Italian food myths, and learn how she balances motherhood, business, and tradition—one simple dinner at a time. Subscribe to our newsletter at emmafrisch.substack.com/subscribe where you’ll be entered to win a copy of Giulia’s cookbook, Cucina Povera, and a paid subscription to her newsletter, Letters From Tuscany! Learn more about Giulia:
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| Trailer: Dinner Last Night | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:02:59 | |
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. Don’t forget to subscribe for even more deliciousness! https://emmafrisch.substack.com/ Credits: 🎧 Produced by: Dinner Last Night ✂️ Edited by: REP Studio 🎵 Music by: Emerson ‘Longstory’ Bartlett, lyricist/songwriter/philosophizer Follow the Show: Instagram: @dinnerlastnightpod Website: www.dinnerlastnightpod.com Email: hello@dinnerlastnightpod.com 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
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| Stefan Merrill Block: Novelist and Memoirist on Being Homeschooled, Cooking as Rebellion, and The Power of Writing to Heal | 06 May 2026 | 00:56:52 | |
When Stefan Merrill Block was nine, his mother concluded that his teachers were stifling his creativity and pulled him out of public school. He wouldn't return until ninth grade. Those five years in between shaped everything that came after, including, eventually, his relationship with food and cooking. Stefan is the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir Homeschooled, which traces a fiercely loved boy through the years he spent learning at home with a mother whose ideas grew more inventive (and more unsteady) as the months went on. In this episode, we follow the food: his mother's recipe-less cooking, the Dallas chicken tortilla soup that tasted like friendship and a bigger world, and the long road that led Stefan at 30, alone on 250 acres of Texas land, to fall in love with cooking on his own terms. We also talk about writing a memoir with a novelist's instincts, feeling anger for your younger self for the first time, and the homeschool reform conversations the book has sparked in three states. In this episode:
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| Virginia Craddock: Fashion Founder and Mother on Conscious Consumption, Blending Families, and Finding Clarity in Everything | 22 Apr 2026 | 00:58:44 | |
Virginia Craddock is the founder of Inside Out Agency, a multi-brand showroom working to shift the way we think about what we wear, how we consume, and what it all means. Virginia grew up eating Brazilian moqueca in two different households — her parents had both spent time in the Peace Corps in Brazil — and now she makes the dish her own way. We talk about scruffy hospitality and why clarity in how you invite people into your home changes everything about the experience. And in one of the most moving moments of the season, Virginia shares how blending her and her partner's families is her biggest triumph, and why. The phrase her business teacher gave her — “clarity is connection” — turns out to be the thread running through it all. In this episode:
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| Julia Turshen: Cookbook Author on Power Lifting, Working for Home Cooks, and Feeding Loved Ones | 09 Apr 2026 | 01:04:22 | |
Cookbook author and former competitive powerlifter Julia Turshen sits down for a warm, wide-ranging conversation about healing a lifelong eating disorder, the daily labor of home cooking, and how food can heal the people you love. From her grandparents' Brooklyn bread bakery to her 81-year-old mom's illustrated cooking class notes, Julia shares the threads that have shaped her relationship with food, family, and feeding others. It's a thoughtful, moving episode about the rituals that anchor us — and the people we cook for along the way. In this episode:
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| Jonathan Lee: Novelist and Screenwriter on Taco Tuesdays, Trauma, and the Power of Stories | 26 Mar 2026 | 00:50:41 | |
Novelist, screenwriter, and father Jonathan Lee joins us for a riveting conversation about family dinners, storytelling, and the surprising parenting lessons hidden in Taco Night. From the “perils of precedent” — why kids love Tuesday Tacos but not Monday Tacos — to writing about real-life tragedy in High Dive and The Bombing of Pan Am 103, Jonathan shares insights on parenting, trauma, and the role of food in stories. Plus, a hilarious dinner-table storytelling game you'll want to try at home. In this episode:
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| Jana Blankenship: Clean Beauty Pioneer on Natural Fragrance and Meal Hacks for Busy Families | 12 Mar 2026 | 00:55:26 | |
Mother, entrepreneur, herbalist, and founder of pioneering green beauty brand Captain Blankenship, Jana Blankenship joins us for a conversation rooted in the powerful connection between plants, scent, memory, and family tradition. We start where every episode does — with dinner last night — and hear about the first meal Jana's family shared after a long stretch of home renovation. From there, we explore the Serbian food traditions passed down by her grandmother, Baka Milka, how childhood perfume “potions” led her to develop a sensitivity to synthetic fragrances, and how that journey inspired her path into natural perfume, herbalism, and clean beauty. Jana is the author of Wild Beauty and co-author (with Emma) of Seasonal Family Almanac. In this episode:
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| Nandini Austin: Ayurvedic Coach on Eating for Your Digestion and Embracing Joy (and Spices!) | 26 Feb 2026 | 00:49:55 | |
Ayurvedic wellness coach Nandini Austin joins us with a fresh, accessible take on ancient practices, helping modern families feel healthier, more energized, and more connected at the table. Raised in London with Mauritian roots and a lifelong exposure to Ayurveda, Nandini explains why digestion is the foundation of well-being, how to understand your unique dosha, and which simple daily rituals support balance for both parents and kids. We also follow her path from global hospitality to launching The Cocktail Architect, and leading retreats that blend Ayurvedic cooking, traditional Indian dance, and community. In this episode:
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| Eliza Blank: Nonprofit CEO on Rescuing Food Waste, Feeding Kids Thoughtfully, and Filipino-Jewish Traditions | 12 Feb 2026 | 00:45:44 | |
Mom, entrepreneur, founder of The Sill, and CEO of Farmlink, Eliza Blank joins us to talk 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 dig into her 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. Honest, funny, and full of ideas you can use at home. 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:
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