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.
The family will miss the tree as it has been in the family for years, but they know it will be in a good place. The official 2015 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting will take place this week, and here is all the info you need to know so that you can watch. Date: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015. Time: 8 p.m. ET.