CAPERS
vary in size from 0.5-1.5 cm
in length, are green with
frequent reddish hues, spherical in shape
slightly pointed at the tip opposite
the stalk, and have a strong
and penetrating flavor. The very small ones, similar in
size to caviar, are more
valuable and are well-suited for
decoration. The larger ones are
more tender and can be
chopped to enhance sauces
and fillings. The caper is the unopened bud
of the plant and is
harvested shortly before flowering,
between the end of May and the end of August.