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Chilli Rich was one name for me. The Chilliman, the Little Green Chili Man and many more, but the common and all-important theme running through it all was chili and my love for chillies.
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I started growing chillies on my windowsill in Lancashire. Not the usual sunny and hot destination for chilli growing, but I did it nonetheless, and my love, my passion for chillies, my journey into media stardom began.
Before long I was the whacky chili grower star of TV, radio, newspapers and magazines. My hobby turned into a business making chili products with my local producer friends and my rewards for support of local producers was entry into the UKTV Local Food Hero Competition and I progressed to the finals.
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The chili growing and chili food production business grew and I ended up with a chilli farm on the Lancashire coast supply fresh chillies up and down the country to Michelin starred restaurants and many wonderful food businesses.
The most popular question is always about how to make chilli con carne and there are some good chili con carne recipes by The Hairy Bikers and BBC Good Food.
Some other popular recipes requests include chili sauce, chili jam and the varieties of chili foods that can be put in a chilly bottle.
People eat them straight from the wok!
Chili cheese was always a firm favourite and new variations always capture my interest.
RK Alker Author is Chilli Rich To avoid confusion I can confirm that I also write Children’s Fiction as RK Alker Author. Visit the R.K. Alker Author website here Chilli Rich Events Just to be clear about any rumours you may have heard – I will be doing some events again. If you would … Read moreRK Alker Author is Also The Chilliman
Chilli Farm Thriving In Chorley http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lancashire/5360604.stm Chilli Rich Talking Chillies On The BBC– Richard’s HOT Stuff! http://www.bbc.co.uk/lancashire/content/articles/2006/07/24/food_little_green_men_richard_alker.shtml
Plans I would like to write an autobiography. I have written at different levels throughout my career. However, in terms of books, I remain unpublished. A Rich Tapestry My career has touched on many areas such as business, finance, IT, university lecturing, research, MBA, training, faith, charity and NHS. The Little Green Men business adventure … Read moreAutobiography
Passion For Chillies The Little Green Men chilli business grew very quickly. In retrospect I believe it was because of the passion I had for my plants, my chillies and my products. Overnight Success I learnt a little about chillies every day – it was my growing hobby. The jump into larger scale production … Read moreI Loved Chilli Growing
I ran one of the country’s largest chilli farms and artisan chilli product organisations. I ended up in the media and on TV as a UKTV Food Hero Finalist amongst other things. I am still available for consultancy, paid event work, talks and demonstrations. I still have around 70 of my 100+ varieties of chillies … Read moreHi, I’m Chilli Rich The ChilliMan