Tyneside Tales – Celebrating North East Heritage, Food, and Adventure
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Traditional Christmas Cake Recipe: Stir-Up Sunday and Family Wishes
A traditional Christmas cake recipe passed down from my Gran, filled with dried fruit, glacé cherries and almonds. Made for Stir-Up Sunday, this rich fruit cake is baked slowly, then…

About Alison
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.
Join me in discovering the magic of everyday life, one recipe and adventure at a time!

















