[Flaming Conservative]

I’ve never eaten capers. How would you describe their flavor? I don’t care for bitter foods, and for some reason I’ve always thought they were bitter.

[Jamestown1630]

I don’t know how to describe them except for ‘resinous’.

To me, it’s sort of the taste you’d imagine from smelling pine tree. Wonderful addition to things/sauces with tomatoes:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caper

[Jamestown1630]

You reminded me of this: if you fry capers, they burst into pretty little flowers, and make a lovely garnish:

https://www.finecooking.com/article/fried-capers-an-addictive-garnish

[Calvin Locke]

I'm always reminded of this when capers are brought up: Invasion of the Body Snatchers 1978 caper ~22secs

[Yaelle]

Capers are like tiny pickles. Not sweet. They aren’t bitter, though, either. They give off a briny tang in dishes. Try something with a few in it. They are amazing on smoked salmon and cream cheese.