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Roland capers

Noshing & Sipping by Theresa Regli

Capers, the tiny flower buds of a bush native to parts of Asia and the Mediterranean, have been consumed for so long that they are mentioned in the epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest known recorded legends. The buds are picked, sun-dried, and then pickled in vinegar. Their sharp pungency can enhance many basic cream or broth sauces for fish, poultry, or meat. Roland capers are imported from Spain and are particularly tangy. A 90-milliliter bottle retails for $2.69 at most area supermarkets.

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