Recipe

EASTER CAKES

Easter celebra� ons are steeped in tradi� on, so delving into a real old fashioned recipe book revealed a good old Easter bake. More like a biscuit, they were o� en � ed up with a ribbon in batches of six and given as a present.

1/2 pound (225g) of fl our 4oz (115g) of butter or margarine 4oz (115g) of sugar 2oz (60g) of currants 2 egg yolks 1 teaspoon brandy (optional)

• METHOD •

Cream the butter and sugar together until creamy, beat in the egg yolks, add a touch of brandy (if wanted) and mix well. Gradually work in the fl our adding a little milk if needed to smooth it out then mix in the currants. Cover the bowl and let it stand in a cool place for at least an hour before rolling out fl at on a fl at, fl oured surface to around 1/4 inch (6mm) thick. Cut out into rounds. Lay them on a greaseproof sheet on a tin and bake in a moderate oven until brown and crisp. When they look just about ready brush over with a beaten egg white and drizzle caster or icing sugar over them before fi nishing off in the oven. Cool on a wire tray. fi nishing off in the oven. Cool on a wire tray.

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MaCPHee – roDeriCk 1963 – 2022 (Ballachulish) Suddenly and unexpectedly at work, on Friday 4th February 2022, Roderick MacPhee, aged 58 years, Park Road, Ballachulish, long serving Postman with Royal Mail (Fort William) for over 30 years. A muchloved brother to Kathleen, Ken and Alison and so dearly loved by all in the wider family, a caring neighbour, respected colleague and a friend to so many. Greatly missed.

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MaCintYre – DoUGlaS 1947 – 2022 (Glencoe/Kinlochleven) Peacefully at home, with his loved ones by his side, on Tuesday 15th February 2022, Douglas MacIntyre, aged 75 years, Lorn Drive, Glencoe. A loving partner to Ann, a much-loved brother-in-law to Helen, a devoted uncle to Rosalyn and Janice, so dearly loved and treasured by Yvonne, Helen and the wider family, a caring neighbour and a good friend to many. Greatly missed.

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MaCDonalD – JaMeS 1947 – 2022 (Fort William) Sadly, but peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Saturday 19th February 2022, James Joseph MacDonald (James the Barber), aged 74 years, Alma Road, Fort William, a well-known and respected barber in Fort William (Pier Head) for over 50 years. A devoted husband to Kirsty, a muchloved dad to Eileen and Emma and father-in-law to Richard and David, a wonderful papa to Andrew, Innes and Jamie, a loving brother to Ceila, Rosie and the late Marie and David, a caring uncle, neighbour and friend to so many. RIP.

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SWeeneY – Marion 1946 – 2022 (Kinlochleven) Sadly, but peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, at Belford Hospital, Fort William, Marion Sweeney (née Farquharson), aged 75 years, Lovat Road, Kinlochleven, retired carer with NHS Care at Home. A devoted wife to Danny, a loving mum to Sean, Brenda and Kevin, a wonderful granny to Daniel, Kiera, Niamh, Mikayla, Erinn and Logan, a much-loved neighbour, parishioner and friend to many. RIP.

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CaMeron – JoHnan 1955 – 2022 (Claggan) Sadly, at the Belford Hospital, Fort William, on Wednesday 26th January 2022, Johnan Cameron, aged 66 years, Polmona, Claggan, Fort William. A loving mum to Fiona and Lindsay, a wonderful granny to Martha, Elliott and Alfi e, a much-loved sister to David, Aly, Stephen, Dorothy and the late Ian and Ronald, a caring neighbour and friend to many. Greatly missed.

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boYD – barbara 1958 – 2022 (Fort William) Suddenly at home, on Thursday 3rd February 2022, Barbara Katherine Boyd, aged 63 years, Camanachd Crescent, An Aird, Fort William. A much-loved mum to John-Alex, Ewen, Neil and the late Allan, a wonderful granny to Dougal and Aila, and greatly loved by all in the extended family and her many friends. RIP.

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MaCinneS – JoHn 1971 – 2022 (Bearsden/Kinlochleven) Sadly, but peacefully, in the loving care of St. Margaret’s Hospice, Clydebank, John Alexander MacInnes, aged 50 years, Woodvale Avenue, Bearsden (formerly of Kinlochleven), a skilled Overhead Electrical Linesman employed with Balfour Beatty. An adored husband to Suzie, a loving and proud father to Kyle and Cameron, a loving son to Nellie and the late Duncan, a much-loved brother to John Allan, Angus Joseph, Callum, Angus Allan, Joan and Donella, a caring son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew and a good friend to many. RIP.

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CaMeron – ian 1958 - 2022 (Ardrossan/Lochaline) Peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday 16th February 2022, Ian MacDonald Cameron, aged 61 years, Rowanside Terrace, Ardrossan (formerly of Kirk Brae, Lochaline), former long serving Seaman with CalMac (Lochaline to Fishnish crossing). A loving husband to Alyson, a much-loved dad to Anne, Gavin and Donald, a wonderful grandad to Owen, Cameron, Rosie and Alyssa, a caring brother to Anne and the late Kenneth and a good friend to many. Sadly missed.

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MCCloUnnan – MaGGie 1946 – 2022 (Fort William) Peacefully passed away, at Belford Hospital, Fort William on Saturday 12th February 2022, Margaret Mary McClounnan (Maggie), aged 76 years, The Malt Barn, Glenlochy Distillery, Fort William. A muchloved mum to Agnes and Andrew, a loving sister and auntie, a caring neighbour and friend to many. Sadly missed.

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roGan – JoHn 1937 – 2022 (Lochyside) Peacefully, at home with his family by his side, on Thursday 17th February 2022, John Rogan, aged 84 years, McAlpine Place, Lochyside, Fort William. A devoted husband to the late Liz Rogan, a much-loved dad to Chris, James and Maria, a cherished papa to Neil, a wonderful grandad to all his grandchildren, a caring neighbour and friend. RIP.

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