My name is Katie Anderson and I am the oldest daughter of third generation candy maker Leif Anderson -- the current owner and operator of Anderson's Candy Shop in rural Richmond, Illinios.
My father, Leif, and his brother, Lars, inherited the business from their mom and dad, Raynold and Violet Anderson. "Vi" and Raynold inherited the shop and all of its secrets from Arthur and Gertrude Anderson -- Raynold's parents.
You can see my dad (at left) uncle, great grandpa and grandpa (at right, from left) all making candy in the photo.
I was born into this family of confectioners in 1985.
Although my family did not actually live in the candy store when I was growing up (we had a house in the neighboring town) I, like my father and his father, in large part grew up at the candy store.
You see, as head cooks, accountants, janitors, repair men and the face of Anderson's Candy Shop, Anderson's are never truly away from work. Grandma and grandpa used to answer their home phone with a business-like, "Hello, Anderson's" and my dad often does the same on his cell today.
As I begin this blog, it is my hope that it will serve three purposes:
- To encourage dialouge between customers and the family at Anderson's.
- To share stories -- happy and sad -- from the past 90+ years in the candy business.
- To post information about store offerings and events like Classic Car Cruise Nights in Richmond and our upcoming County Fair schedule
I'd also like to incorporate more than just promotional material and my point of view in these pages. I'd love to post stories, comments, questions and pictures from customers, family and friends along the way.
I encourage you to contact me at any time at AndersonsCandyShop@gmail.com.
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