Capers are the preserved, unopened flower buds of the caper bush, commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine for their briny, salty flavor. Various types of capers, such as nonpareil and lilliput, differ ...

This week, it's flower power. Because that's exactly what capers are and do — they are the flower buds of a wild bush that lend serious flavor power to your cooking. Our story starts several thousand ...

You might think capers are a fancy ingredient reserved for chefs in expensive restaurants. Or perhaps you’ve seen them on the grocery store shelf but were never quite sure what to do with them.

But what are capers? Where are they grown? How are they processed on their journey from the plant to the table? What else can you do with them besides pop them on a lox bagel? These are all good ...