DAY 19 – Scotch Bonnets

Scotch Bonnet peppers have a rare old kick -

Eat too many, there's a chance you'll be sick.

Put them in a sauce rather than on a plate

And try not to give too many to your best mate!

Even to smell a chopped Bonnet chillie

Can make you sweat or send you silly.

Taste only when the vinegar's added

Add some sugar , then the sauce is padded.

Only now can you enjoy your Bonnets

Its taste now is worthy of a sonnet.

On steak, or in a carbonara sauce

Still be gentle or you 'll end up hoarse.