Tyneside Tales – Celebrating North East Heritage, Food, and Adventure
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Minced Beef Hash (Tattie Ash) Recipe
Discover how to make minced beef hash — or tattie ash — a comforting, one-pot family favourite from North East England. Easy, frugal, and full of flavour. You might know…

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Dreamer. Explorer. Cook. Storyteller.
Hi, I’m Alison – the voice behind Dragons and Fairy Dust! My blog is a celebration of all the little things that make life magical, from cooking hearty recipes inspired by North East England to discovering hidden gems steeped in heritage and legend. Whether I’m whipping up a family-friendly dish in the kitchen, wandering through historic landmarks, or weaving stories of dragons and fairies, I’m here to inspire you to find joy in everyday life.
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