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What's the meaning of 'caper'
On 2007-10-05, Sathyaish wrote:
> On my way home, there's a shop with a display that reads, "CARPIN > CAPERS". > > The word 'caper' caught my curiosity. I looked it up at http://www.dictionary.com. > Here's what I found: > > -verb (used without object) > 1. to leap or skip about in a sprightly manner; prance; frisk; > gambol. > > -noun 2. a playful leap or skip. > 3. a prank or trick; harebrained escapade. > 4. a frivolous, carefree episode or activity. > 5. Slang. a criminal or illegal act, as a burglary or robbery. > > > Surprisingly, none of the above-listed meanings fit into context. They > can't be a shop of pranksters or burglars for hire, can they? Buds of the shrub Capparis spinosa, pickled. Great on pizza, for example. -- Due to digital rights management, my .sig is temporarily unavailable. Normal service will be resumed as soon as possible. We apologise for the inconvenience in the meantime. |
What's the meaning of 'caper'
"Adam Funk" > wrote in message
... > On 2007-10-05, Sathyaish wrote: > >> On my way home, there's a shop with a display that reads, "CARPIN >> CAPERS". >> >> The word 'caper' caught my curiosity. I looked it up at >> http://www.dictionary.com. >> Here's what I found: >> >> -verb (used without object) >> 1. to leap or skip about in a sprightly manner; prance; frisk; >> gambol. >> >> -noun 2. a playful leap or skip. >> 3. a prank or trick; harebrained escapade. >> 4. a frivolous, carefree episode or activity. >> 5. Slang. a criminal or illegal act, as a burglary or robbery. >> >> >> Surprisingly, none of the above-listed meanings fit into context. They >> can't be a shop of pranksters or burglars for hire, can they? > > Buds of the shrub Capparis spinosa, pickled. Great on pizza, for > example. A la Carson/Webb "copper clapper caper." Mitch |
What's the meaning of 'caper'
Mitch Scherer wrote:
> "Adam Funk" > wrote in message > ... >> On 2007-10-05, Sathyaish wrote: >> >>> On my way home, there's a shop with a display that reads, "CARPIN >>> CAPERS". >>> >>> The word 'caper' caught my curiosity. I looked it up at >>> http://www.dictionary.com. >>> Here's what I found: >>> >> >> Buds of the shrub Capparis spinosa, pickled. Great on pizza, for >> example. > > A la Carson/Webb "copper clapper caper." > > Mitch (snipped ridiculous and perpetual cross-postings) The 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 (caper berry) which are usually consumed pickled. Other species of Capparis are also picked along with C. spinosa for their buds or fruits. Sole Piccata 1-1/2 lb. sole fillets 1/4 c. dried breadcrumbs 2 Tbs. olive oil 1 Tbs. butter 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 Tbs. white wine juice of one small lemon 1 Tbs. capers (optional) Sprinkle breadcrumbs on a sheet of waxed paper. Turn the fillets on waxed paper to lightly coat with crumbs. In a large skillet melt the butter in oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add sole and cook to a light golden brown on each side (be careful when turning it as sole can be delicate). Remove sole to a platter and keep warm. Add wine to pan to deglaze, stirring to blend well. Squeeze in the juice of one lemon and stir until blended. If the sauce needs thickened add a slurry of 1 Tbs. cornstarch dissolved in 1/2-1 Tbs. cold water. Add the drained capers and heat through. Spoon the sauce over the sole and serve immediately. You can do the same thing with veal scallopini and pounded flat chicken breast halves. Jill |
What's the meaning of 'caper'
On Sat, 6 Oct 2007 16:53:37 -0500, jmcquown wrote:
> (snipped ridiculous and perpetual cross-postings) Which usually means you probably shouldn't reply to it. You think? |
What's the meaning of 'caper'
On Oct 6, 5:53 pm, "jmcquown" > wrote:
> Mitch Scherer wrote: > > "Adam Funk" > wrote in message > ... > >> On 2007-10-05, Sathyaish wrote: > > >>> On my way home, there's a shop with a display that reads, "CARPIN > >>> CAPERS". > > >>> The word 'caper' caught my curiosity. I looked it up at > >>>http://www.dictionary.com. > >>> Here's what I found: > > >> Buds of the shrub Capparis spinosa, pickled. Great on pizza, for > >> example. > > > A la Carson/Webb "copper clapper caper." > > > Mitch > > (snipped ridiculous and perpetual cross-postings) > > The 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 (caper berry) which are > usually consumed pickled. Other species of Capparis are also picked along > with C. spinosa for their buds or fruits. > > Sole Piccata > > 1-1/2 lb. sole fillets > 1/4 c. dried breadcrumbs > 2 Tbs. olive oil > 1 Tbs. butter > 1/4 tsp. pepper > 1 Tbs. white wine > juice of one small lemon > 1 Tbs. capers (optional) > > Sprinkle breadcrumbs on a sheet of waxed paper. Turn the fillets on waxed > paper to lightly coat with crumbs. In a large skillet melt the butter in > oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add sole and cook to a light golden > brown on each side (be careful when turning it as sole can be delicate). > Remove sole to a platter and keep warm. Add wine to pan to deglaze, > stirring to blend well. Squeeze in the juice of one lemon and stir until > blended. If the sauce needs thickened add a slurry of 1 Tbs. cornstarch > dissolved in 1/2-1 Tbs. cold water. Add the drained capers and heat > through. Spoon the sauce over the sole and serve immediately. > > You can do the same thing with veal scallopini and pounded flat chicken > breast halves. > > Jill What do they taste like? |
What's the meaning of 'caper'
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What's the meaning of 'caper'
On Sat, 06 Oct 2007 16:07:45 -0700, "
> wrote: >What do they taste like? It's hard to describe - piquant... almost pepperish, but better. http://whatscookingamerica.net/capers.htm try them sometime! -- See return address to reply by email |
What's the meaning of 'caper'
On Sat, 6 Oct 2007 18:44:55 -0500, "jmcquown" >
wrote: wrote: >> On Oct 6, 5:53 pm, "jmcquown" > wrote: >>> water. Add the drained capers and heat through. Spoon the sauce >>> over the sole and serve immediately. >>> >>> You can do the same thing with veal scallopini and pounded flat >>> chicken breast halves. >> >> What do they taste like? > >They don't have a lot of taste. They are pickled (brined) tiny flower buds >so they are salty. Frankly, I don't bother with them in the recipe above. > I vote for chicken piccata. http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/reci..._22319,00.html http://tinyurl.com/6nv6c http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/lc_dip...272106,00.html http://tinyurl.com/2gxm5k If not used in moderation, capers can over power the delicate flavor of sole and I'm not a bread crumb coating fan either for the same reason. In my mind, capers are optional for meunier sauce (beurre blanc with lemon juice), but they are not optional in piccata sauce. Both sauces are better over something that isn't coated with bread crumbs. A light dusting of flour is enough and I dispense with that step too. -- See return address to reply by email |
What's the meaning of 'caper'
jmcquown wrote:
> wrote: >> On Oct 6, 5:53 pm, "jmcquown" > wrote: >>> water. Add the drained capers and heat through. Spoon the sauce >>> over the sole and serve immediately. >>> >>> You can do the same thing with veal scallopini and pounded flat >>> chicken breast halves. >> What do they taste like? > > They don't have a lot of taste. They are pickled (brined) tiny flower buds > so they are salty. Frankly, I don't bother with them because they cut into my alcohol budget. > > Jill > > IFYPFY |
What's the meaning of 'caper'
A caper is a flower bud of a particular variety of plant, OR: caper (singluar), capri (plural), Latin: goat/s The word has come to describe the leaping motion of running goats and, by extension, "capricious" (yep, same origin) endeavors. The Isle of Capri was once inhabited by a large flock of capri. gloria p |
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