Capers look like tiny olives that have been pickled in brine or oil. You may even think they look like a little seed or vegetable. The caper is actually none of these things. It is a tiny flower bud from a plant called the caper bush. These buds are immature and are picked before they have a chance to bloom. The caper bush is found all over the Mediterranean, and that is why you find capers in so many recipes from this part of the world. They make a great pairing for dishes containing lemon, salmon, tomato, eggplant, and smoked fish. Adding capers into your cooking is sure to take it to the next level!