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FOOD
HAPPY HENS

We don’t know about you, but the thought of eating eggs from the happiest hens in the whole wide
world really appeals to us. Lucky for us, we don’t have to go far. VITAL FARMS started out in Austin
selling to farmer’s markets until Whole Foods discovered them and now they partner with 52
small family farms in six states offering a range of eggs. We found their Alfresco Eggs at our
neighborhood Kroger and the super-cute, chalkboard-like, colorful packaging convinced us to shell
out the $5 for these happy eggs. Turns out they taste as good as they look. Vital Farms sources the
very best antibiotic-free, vegetarian fee