Chalky
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Chalky 
Species Dog Breed Jack Russell Terrier Sex Male Born 1989 Died 13 January 2007 Nation from British Owner Rick Stein Chalky was TV chef Rick Stein's rough-haired Jack Russell Terrier dog, who regularly accompanied Stein when filming his popular cookery shows and became recognised and popular in his own right - many of Stein's friends and interviewees claimed he was more famous than the chef himself.
The fearless, ferocious yet frequently affectionate terrier was a perfect foil to Stein's phlegmatic demeanor, and added notes of humour (frequently unintentional) to the series. An example was his name. Chalky had his own line of merchandise, including plushes, teatowels, art prints, art paw prints and two speciality beers - Chalky's Bite and Chalky's Bark, brewed by Sharp's Brewery.
Chalky was born in August 1989 and died on 13 January 2007, and was still filming with Rick until the last month of his life. His popularity was such that Conservative Member of Parliament Andrew Pelling tabled a motion in the House of Commons lamenting his death.
References
- Profile on website of Rick Stein
- BBC Obituary, 16 January 2007
- The Stage tribute and comments, 16 January 2007
Categories:- 1989 animal births
- 2007 animal deaths
- Individual dogs
- Dog stubs
- Food and drink biography stubs
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Chalky — Chalk y, a. Consisting of, or resembling, chalk; containing chalk; as, a chalky cliff; a chalky taste. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
chalky — [chôk′ē] adj. chalkier, chalkiest 1. of, containing, or covered with chalk 2. like chalk in color or texture chalkiness n … English World dictionary
chalky — [[t]tʃɔ͟ːki[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED Something that is chalky contains chalk or is covered with chalk. The chalky soil around Saumur produces the famous Anjou wines. 2) ADJ GRADED Something that is chalky is a pale dull colour or has a powdery texture … English dictionary
chalky — chalkiness, n. /chaw kee/, adj., chalkier, chalkiest. 1. of or like chalk. 2. of a chalklike consistency: chalky soil. 3. without resonance, color, warmth, etc.: several high tones that were quite chalky. 4. Photog. lacking in detail, due to… … Universalium
chalky — UK [ˈtʃɔːkɪ] / US [ˈtʃɔkɪ] adjective Word forms chalky : adjective chalky comparative chalkier superlative chalkiest 1) containing chalk chalky soil 2) feeling or tasting like chalk … English dictionary
chalky — chalk|y [ˈtʃo:ki US ˈtʃo: ] adj similar to chalk or containing chalk ▪ white chalky soil ▪ There were some chalky bits in the bottom of the drink. >chalkiness n [U] … Dictionary of contemporary English
chalky — adjective similar to chalk or containing chalk: white chalky soil | I can t stand those chalky tasting antacid tablets. chalkiness noun (U) … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
chalky — adjective 1) chalky skin Syn: pale, bloodless, pallid, colorless, wan, ashen, white, pasty 2) chalky bits at the bottom of the glass Syn: powdery, gritty, granular … Thesaurus of popular words
chalky — adj. Chalky is used with these nouns: ↑earth, ↑soil … Collocations dictionary
chalky — chalk|y [ tʃɔki ] adjective 1. ) containing CHALK: chalky soil 2. ) feeling or tasting like CHALK … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
