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Susan Orlean, The New Yorker: "Chickens seem to be a perfect convergence of the economic, environmental, gastronomic, and emotional matters of the moment."

Jennifer 8. Lee, The New York Times: "Stephen Valand, 23, and Erica Shea, 25, quit their jobs earlier this year to start the Brooklyn Brew Shop, which makes gallon beer-brewing kits sized for New York City apartments. The couple starting selling the kits in early July at the Brooklyn Flea Market and online."