What is mincemeat pie, anyway?

It's candied, spiced, liquored-up, chopped meat. In a pie. Just what it sounds like! (Who knew?) I learned all of that and more by reading this very thorough article by Cliff Doerksen in the Chicago Reader. The article has it all: culinary history, kitchen experimentation, and a mention of Krispy Kreme.

DIY cane syrup, for pecan pie

Check out The Kitchn today. This looks cool. Working with boiling sugar always scares me, but replacing corn syrup is a reason to try.