Just what is a caper, anyway?
This appears to be a pertinent question. Many of the hits that I get via the search engines come from people who are confused about capers. From “What is a caper”? to “Pictures of capers”, the queries come pouring in.
Here’s a general definition of the sort of caper that these searchers are looking for:
A pickled flower bud of a usually spiny Mediterranean shrub (Capparis spinosa), used as a pungent condiment in sauces, relishes, and various other dishes.
I seldom use capers in day-to-day cooking, however I admit that I often have them on hand, and I use them in exactly the manner mentioned above - used in sauces, relishes, salads, and other dishes that benefit from a little touch of “pickled”.
When we were first searching for a domain name to describe our “foodie” interests, a number of possibilites came to mind. Most, of course, were already taken. After a bit of brainstorming, “Cuisine Capers” became the obvious choice. It rolls off the tongue and has some nice alliteration. As an added bonus, the play on the word “Caper” was too appealing to pass up.
Of course, the meaning of Capers in Cuisine Capers runs more along the following lines:
A frivolous escapade or prank.
Yes, that works for me.
What is the food group for Capers?
Thanks - I thought they looked like baby artichokes.
very helpful….didnt know where you found them
ok thankyou i did not know what a caper was!
where do i look in the shop for them
It was mentioned in “Too Many Cooks” a Nero Wolfe book written
by Rex Stout. I was curious and here it is! THank you SO much!
Where can i get a bush?
I enjoy them in pasta salad with pesto dressing and lots of vegetables with or with out grilled chicken breast - try it. I also add as topping to meats such as chicken, beef tenderloin as a garnish and for flavor. Yes the brine is tart, but it really kicks up the flavor in dishes.
Capers are great!
I just had a Japanese lunch, and they were the garnish. My only concern though is with them being so salty, can people with high blood pressure eat em?
I love Capers but i’m not sure if a lot of people do. I am choosing dishes for my wedding and one dish has smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, and toast points…is it safer to go with something else???
Thank you so much. I have seen and used capers but I really did not know what it was. I am glad I found your site it is nice
I want to know where I can buy capers? Like a grocery store or a special store that might cary them? How are they sold in a can, jar or in what. Thank you in advance