Shortening, like regular crisco is vegan, and can be used in place of butter or lard in recipes. (Although it is not the healthiest choice.) To make it healthier, use oil, like Canola and 3/4 the amount . If a recipe calls for 1 cup shortening or butter, use 3/4 cup oil.
This year, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting ceremony for the dead Norway spruce will take place on Nov. 30 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern and be coupled with live performances. If prospective viewers can't make it to Times Square for the lighting ceremony, however, there's still plenty of time to fawn over the dead tree.
Enjoy New York City's holiday lighting ceremonies, including the annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony, the American Museum of Natural History Origami Holiday Tree, the Metropolitan Museum of Art Christmas Tree, the world's largest Menorah, Winter's Eve at Lincoln Square and so much more!