Mar 4, 2013

Mother and Daughter’s Candy Shop is Just DandyBy Theresa De LayBLSCourier.com

Sumner, WA – Karen Kralovic and her daughter, Kerry Langel, are serving up sweets at 1002 Main Street. Ciarrai Jeanne Confections caters to the nostalgic sweet tooth; mimicking an old time candy shop, it’s complete with swirly pops, jars of “penny” candy and vintage family photographs.

The mother-daughter duo unveiled Ciarrai Jeanne Confections Jan. 29, but the spur-of-the-moment business decision has an inception that goes back much further than that.

Inspired by the work of her late great aunt, Sophia Gerkensmeyer, Kralovic said that candy is more than a treat; it’s a part of her family history.

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