Syjil Ashraf

50 great grilling recipes for flavorful backyard barbecues

July 30, 2020 at 2:43 p.m.

There's something for everyone to grill out this summer (even vegetarians), and these are our 50 best grilling recipes.

WHITE CASTLE SLIDERS| We have plenty of copycat recipes for your favorite fast food meals, and this super simple recipe for White Castle's famous sliders uses just ground beef, butter, onions and pickles on slider rolls. <a href="https://www.thedailymeal.com/recipes/white-castle-slider-0-recipe">For the White Castle Sliders recipe, click here.</a>

Say goodbye to boring burgers with these 50 recipes

June 29, 2020 at 10:43 p.m.

This summertime classic can go a lot further than just pickles, tomatoes and lettuce. (Syjil Ashraf, The Daily Meal)

#49 MISSISSIPPI | Despite receiving a ranking in the top 15 for living environment, Mississippi is the third-worst place to work from home. It has the highest share of people who could telecommute but had the lowest share of people actually doing so before the coronavirus pandemic. Mississippi households also ranked lowest in access to internet.

The best and worst states to work from home

June 18, 2020 at 8:35 p.m.

Working from home was already becoming more commonplace, then it became the reality for many non-essential workers who were not laid off as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The...

EMPTIER FLIGHTS | Not only will fewer people be flying in the immediate future, but some airlines have also begun blocking off select seats or preventing the booking of certain seats. Although this gives passengers fewer choices when selecting a seat, it ensures more distance between travelers.

How travel might look totally different after coronavirus

April 6, 2021 at 3:50 p.m.

If you're planning a vacation this summer, you should know that a lot has changed in the world of travel — and a lot of it may never be the...

BLUE CAVES - ZAKYNTHOS, GREECE | The Blue Caves on the Greek island of Zakynthos have clear blue waters to dive into and bright, beautiful corals in their seabed.

24 stunning sea caves around the world

March 25, 2021 at 4:35 p.m.

Many beautiful islands and coastlines around the world have more to offer than just beaches and sunshine. Many are dotted with amazing sea caves that have been worn away by...

THE WONDER EXPLORERS CLUB|The Wonder offers live classes and at-home activities dedicated to helping kids explore the world around them. The Wonder Explorers Club, in particular, gives kids "missions" to go on and has live cameras installed at animal observatories all over the world. Kids can watch and draw a "report" to get an Explorer's patch.

Summer camp is still on with these virtual ideas

June 5, 2020 at 8:11 p.m.

With some quarantine and social distancing regulations still in place, summer camps across the country have been canceled, and many parents are now worried about their kids being bored at...

UNDERSTAND THAT GENDER AND SEXUALITY IS A JOURNEY | The Q in LGBTQ can stand for both "queer" or "questioning." Sometimes someone isn't ready to label themselves or they don't feel like they quite fit under umbrella terms like "gay" or "lesbian." Don't use a category or description for someone unless that's how they've told you they identify themselves. Someone's gender and sexuality can also change and evolve. If a loved one comes to you and tells you that they identify as something different now, accept it and adjust to using that term.

Ways to support the LGBTQ people in your life

June 15, 2020 at 7:20 p.m.

In commemoration of the Stonewall riots of 1969, Pride month is celebrated every June to recognize the struggles and achievements of the LGBTQ community throughout history around the world. Parades,...

LORRAINE MOTEL (MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE) | Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and killed on April 4, 1968, as he stood on the balcony at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. Today, the motel is the site of the National Civil Rights Museum, established in 1991.

Important African American landmarks across the country

June 19, 2021 at 8:19 p.m.

Black Americans have made great contributions to our country, and these American landmarks tell an important story of hope, justice and societal change. (Syjil Ashraf, The Active Times)

MASON JARS|There are so many ways to make the most out of your old jars, from repurposing them to help you organize your kitchen to using them as decor. In the garden, Mason jars can hold plants, serve as seed starters or be used to organize smaller tools.

24 things around your home that can be repurposed into a cool garden

April 19, 2021 at 4:26 p.m.

DRESSER DRAWERS|Some of the easiest household items to repurpose are old dresser drawers, which you can paint or otherwise decorate to spruce up your garden. They can easily serve as...

DUMPLINGS (CHINA) | The common, crescent-shaped Chinese dumpling is called jiaozi. While dumplings commonly contain meat such as pork, chicken or shrimp, there are also vegetarian varieties such as these potstickers filled with onions and peas and served alongside mushrooms and a soy-lime ginger sauce. <a href="https://www.thedailymeal.com/recipes/spring-pea-pot-stickers-morel-mushrooms-and-soy-lime-ginger-sauce-recipe">For the Spring Pea Potstickers with Morel Mushrooms and Soy-Lime Ginger Sauce recipe, click here.</a>

Cook your way around the world with recipes for 49 iconic global dishes

June 8, 2020 at 6:04 p.m.

Food is a key part of learning about and connecting with other cultures. Even if you can't travel right now, you can experience the world right at your dining table...

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