Farina Croquets

Brought to you by Barry Carl, former Rockapella bass singer, current voice of Tony the Tiger, and all-around low-octave force of nature. The man is a fantastic musician, as his recent SoLow album attests (don't miss the Marshall Stack interview), and his writing is even more fun. Don't take my word for it, however; click here to read about farina croquets just like Barry's mom used to make. (Scroll down past the blue text until you hit black.)

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Today around the world: February 7 is Carnival Monday. And you know what that means: tomorrow is Fat Tuesday!