Upside Down Christmas Tree

There are some that find this disrespectful. I quite like it like this with the star on top.
It's not much different than a normal foyer potted tree done up with lights, which I've seen too even out of holiday season. Admit I like the normal point to the ceiling style too.
Would not do this with a real cut tree though. It would be difficult/impossible to keep it adequately watered. Dry trees = fire hazard.
*grins* As a comment mentioned, if you painted it orange it could be used for Easter as a holiday carrot.

Now they do sell some that are meant to be hung upside down from the ceiling, even some to be done from a corner of the ceiling. Again a hook suitable for hanging a parrot cage would be great and you could put the star hanging from the tip over a manger scene. oh oh and dangling angels. *grins*



Upside down Christmas tree at @ClaridgesHotel from @KarlLagerfeld unveiled https://www.thecaterer.com/articles/515101/upside-down-christmas-tree-at-claridges-from-karl-lagerfield-unveiled …
10:04 AM - Nov 22, 2017
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Carrot Bacon Is the Vegan Side Dish of Your Dreams

Carrot Bacon Is the Vegan Side Dish of Your Dreams


https://www.purewow.com/food/vegan-bacon-recipe?utm_source=zergnet&utm_medium=syndication

Maybe you don’t eat meat. Or maybe you’re just cutting back on calories. In any case, you should never be deprived of bacon. So we found the solution.

Introducing carrot bacon. This vegan side dish is a total game changer. We first saw it on food blog Miss Marzipan, and we’re officially hooked. Here’s how to make it at home.

What you need: 2 servings

a large carrot
1 tablespoon olive oil
a dash of ground sweet paprika
sea salt

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 2: Use a veggie peeler to cut the carrot into thin, bacon-like slices.

Step 3: In a medium bowl, coat the carrot strips in olive oil.

Step 4: Add the carrot slices to the bowl and mix until fully coated.

Step 5: Place the carrots on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, making sure the strips don't overlap.

Step 6: Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, then flip the strips over and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, checking periodically to make sure they are cooking evenly. If you like them extra crispy, turn the oven down to 300°F and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 7: Season the carrot bacon with paprika and salt, to taste.

The result? Salty-sweet, crunchy-chewy “bacon.” (But it’s good for you, so have seconds.)

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