A growing number of grocers have been placing limits egg purchases as shortages persist due to the highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as bird flu.

For families that consume a large amount of eggs, Tasting Table’s Darkish Cosby recommends seeking out savings by taking advantage of bulk deals on offer at major chains such as Costco and Walmart. In the case of Costco, shoppers will have to decide whether they can afford the annual membership fee, which is $65.