Cooking, Camping, & Culinary Adventures with Lydia Gwin

24/09/2025 53 min
Cooking, Camping, & Culinary Adventures with Lydia Gwin

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In this deliciously fun episode, Sara is joined by Lydia Gwin, a St. Louis-based culinary instructor, travel advisor, mom of two, and the creative force behind Gwin’s Tiny Kitchen.Lydia has built a career around helping kids (and adults!) connect the dots between food, science, culture, and travel. She teaches hands-on cooking classes to all ages, hosts camps, curates immersive culinary trips, and shares practical, family-friendly ways to make mealtime more meaningful and adventurous.Together, Sara and Lydia dive into: 🍴 How & why to get kids involved in the cooking process 🔥 Tips for cooking with kids at the campsite or outdoors 🥘 Favorite kid-friendly recipes and camping meals 🌍 How to use food while traveling to teach kids about different cultures 🥒 What to do about picky eaters—both at home and on the road 🧳 How to find family-friendly food experiences when traveling …plus Lydia shares a sneak peek into her exciting upcoming culinary tours!Whether you’re a campfire cooking rookie, a tired parent with picky eaters, or a food-loving family looking to explore the world through your tastebuds, this episode is packed with practical tips, inspiration, and a whole lot of heart.Gwin's Tiny KitchenWebsite: www.gwinstinykitchen.com Instagram: @gwinstinykitchenLydia's Travel: @gwinstravelingkitchenRun Wild My Child MagazineRWMC website: www.runwildmychild.comRWMC Instagram: @runwild.mychildLydia's Recommendations:Children's Silver Spoon ItalyPriya's Kitchen Adventures Cookbook for KidsModern Proper CookbookThe Lost Kitchen CookbookSix Seasons Cookbook