Tennessee, for instance, offers the nonprofit Educational Testing Service's HiSET exam as an alternative to the GED, and has had positive results, said Jason Beard, a representative of the Tennessee Labor Department.
Sloe gin is made from ripe sloes, which are traditionally picked after the first frost of winter (late October to early November in the northern hemisphere). Each sloe is pricked, traditionally with a thorn taken from the blackthorn bush on which they grow.loe gin has an alcohol content between 15 and 30 percent by volume. However, the European Union has established a minimum of 25% ABV for sloe gin to be named as such. The traditional way of making sloe gin is to soak the sloes in gin.
Irish moss is a type of seaweed. It grows in cold water and is used in raw food recipes for nutrition and thickening properties. Irish Moss has been used for centuries in Ireland, thought it also grows in Asia and the oceans of North America. To make a paste, soak Â¼ cup Irish Moss in cold water for at least 3 hours. 2  Then rinse your moss in cold water really, really well to get rid of all sand and rocks. 3  Put your moss in the blender with 1 cup water. 4  Blend on high until smooth and creamy.