We interrupt your lounge experience...

[TOhioLiberal]

...for a very important question...

Just what in the hell are capers?

Thank you, that is all! We now return you to your lounge experience, already in progress...

[Lex]

1. Hmmm . . .

I don't know, but they's salty.



(Yes, I know that's bad grammar/spelling!!1)

[SPKrazy]

11. and good too!

:9

[TOhioLiberal]

14. So are...

...those little fishes you put on pizza, whose name escapes me at the moment...

[greatauntoftriplets]

31. Anchovies...

:puke:

[TOhioLiberal]

32. That's the name...

...of those nasty ass little buggers! :puke: Thanks greataunt! :hi:

[greatauntoftriplets]

34. When I was a kid, we used to have Christmas dinner with some cousins....

It was the young'uns duty to fix hors d'oeuvres for our parents, always anchovies on Ritz Crackers. Gave me a horror of the things for life.

You're welcome.

[idgiehkt]

2. well, if capons are neutered roosters

then perhaps capers are rooster nuts?

:shrug:

[TOhioLiberal]

15. Rooster nuts??

:wow::scared:

[Deja Q]

3. Aren't capers some sort of fish?

:)

[TOhioLiberal]

16. I dunno...

...that's why I'm asking...

[rug]

4. I'm not sure but i know Zorro was one.

[TOhioLiberal]

17. Zorro had rooster's nuts?

now I'm confused...:crazy:

[rug]

26. No, he had a cape.

[Left Is Write]

5. Those little round thingies that go so nicely with salmon.

[stuntcat]

6. mmmmm yes they do

I've just figured out this recipe lately :9

[TOhioLiberal]

18. Salmon and rooster nuts??

Who knew? :)

[hiaasenrocks]

7. Did you know there is no such thing as arugula?

[Radio_Lady]

13. No way! Better known as ROCKET in the U.S. -- another delicious salad entry.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arugula

[TOhioLiberal]

19. Isn't that some...

...fancy-smancy lettuce?

[Radio_Lady]

28. Well, it's kind of fancy-shmancy (with excellent flavor) watercress...

But maybe I'm wrong as to the genus and species, etc.

It tastes great and I use it whenever I can.

[Elidor]

8. Capers

A caper (Capparis spinosa L.) is a biennial spiny shrub that bears rounded, fleshy leaves and big white to pinkish-white flowers. A caper is also the pickled bud of this plant. The bush is native to the Mediterranean region, growing wild on walls or in rocky coastal areas throughout. The plant is best known for the edible bud and fruit which are usually consumed pickled.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capers

Used correctly, they can nudge a good recipe toward greatness.

[TOhioLiberal]

20. Thanks for the Wikiality...

...I've been so confused...:crazy:

[Bjornsdotter]

9. Pickled nasturium buds

.....great with Weiner Schnitzel.

cheers

[TOhioLiberal]

22. pickled?

...you mean like drunk? :rofl:

[Bjornsdotter]

24. to the gills

...."hic"

:toast:

[In_The_Wind]

10. they look like this:

btw ~

[Radio_Lady]

12. They are much smaller than depicted in the photo, and delicious!

Salty, vinegary little buggers.

I love them.

[In_The_Wind]

21. You're right. They are smaller than ones I've shown.

about the size of a green pea

[TOhioLiberal]

23. Thanks...

I'm stealing that smilie, BTW.

[In_The_Wind]

27. I sorta thought you would steal that smilie.

cause I read your sig line

[RevolutionaryActs]

25. Mmmmmm capers.

*Homer Simpson drool*

[Zoigal]

29. More on capers

In addition to pickled nasturtium buds, capers are also the berry of the caper plant grown in the Mediterranean area.

Cured in brine. Used in lots of Greek, Italian, Spanish cooking as well as other dishes.

Good site for recipes is homecooking.about.com/library/archive/bicapers.htm

[Turbineguy]

30. Uncle Bob's Special Chicken

Cut up a Chicken, dip in breadcrumb/flour mixture and fry in olive oil. Only a few minutes, just to brown. Deglaze pan with wine.

Add: Beef stock, capers, marinated artichoke hearts, olives (green or black to taste), diced tomato, chopped onion, minced garlic. Salt and Pepper as desired

Simmer for about an hour or until done.

Serve over Angel Hair pasta.

[Kajsa]

33. Unopened flower buds.

Preserved in brine.

http://whatscookingamerica.net/capers.htm


I love them cooked with fish.

:hi: