Capers are the small, unripened flower buds of the Capparis spinosa shrub, pickled or cured in salt or brine to give them a sharp, briny, and tangy flavor.

What They Taste Like

• Flavor Profile: Salty, savory, and tart with a bright lemony tang.
• Size Differences: Smaller capers (like nonpareils) are more delicate and floral, while larger capers have a stronger, more acidic bite.

Common Culinary Uses

• Seafood & Fish: A classic pairing with smoked salmon, cod, and white fish.
• Sauces & Pastas: Essential in chicken or veal piccata, pasta puttanesca, and tapenades.
• Toppings: Sprinkled over salads, deviled eggs, or pizzas.

They are a little berry...I think. Let me check. Nope. It's the flower bud of the Caper bush. They taste sort of like little green olives soaked in lemon juice.

cipers but with an a

It is also a term used for a crime plot in the 1930's America!

Shenanigans by another name 😉

That’s when a guy in a fedora corners you in a dark alley telling you about him and the boys planning a bank heist and whispers: 'The caper is on.'