Helping You Love Where You Live
Good food. A welcoming home. Local life. And the stories that bring us together.
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OUR STORY
We Always End Up in the Kitchen
Whether we’re cooking dinner, catching up with friends, helping the grandkids make something, or just standing around the island talking, the kitchen has always been where life happens in our home.
For me, that connection started a long time ago. It goes all the way back to Sundays at my Granny’s farmhouse in Ohio, where she somehow fed our entire extended family from a modest farm kitchen with two stoves, a chest freezer and a whole lot of love.
Today the food looks a little different, but the idea hasn’t changed much.
Good food. A welcoming home. People you love around the table.
Where would you like to start?
There’s a little bit of everything here—because that’s how real life works. Come into the kitchen, find a little inspiration for home, see what I’m loving locally, or stay awhile for a story.
IN THE KITCHEN
Recipes, cooking and gathering around the table—with plenty of low-sodium inspiration.
AT HOME
Simple ideas, inspiration and practical tips for creating a home you love living in.
LIVING LOCAL
Places, people and things worth discovering close to home.
OUR STORIES
Family, traditions and the moments that make a house feel like home.
HI!
I’m Christy
I’m a longtime Carol Stream local, Realtor, home cook and the person behind La Vine Living.
For me, a good life has never fit neatly into one category. It’s the food we share, the homes we create, the places we discover and the people we experience it all with.
Around here, you’ll find plenty of low-sodium cooking inspired by our family’s own journey, along with home inspiration, local favorites and a little real life along the way.
I’m glad you’re here. Pull up a chair and stay awhile.
Fresh From La Vine Living
Recipes, home inspiration, local finds and a little real life along the way.
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Late Summer Garden Orzo Salad with Grilled Corn, Tomatoes & Arugula
Fresh grilled corn, garden tomatoes, peppery arugula and whole-wheat orzo tossed in a light, no-added-salt vinaigrette and finished with shaved Parmesan. There comes a point every September when everyone seems…
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The 7-Day Real Life Reset: A Simple Way to Get Back on Track
Created by Someone Who Lives It La Vine Living comes from real life. I started cooking low sodium years ago when our family’s life changed and suddenly paying attention to…
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When Home Became More Than an Address
When our family’s health needs changed, so did the way I cooked. What started in our kitchen became a journey into low-sodium cooking—and eventually, Christy Cooks for Life.
