4/1/2007  Charlotte, NC Charlotte Observer features Nona's Sweets: Happy family says life is sweet at Nona's Nona's Sweets is featured in the Charlotte Observer for April 1, 2007 edition. "Celebrate Family, Friends and Traditions," read the words painted above a photo display at Nona's Sweets. Those words capture the spirit that motivates Jo-Ann "Nona" Morlando and her family. "Money keeps the door open," says daughter Dominica Clementi, "but the joy we get is from baking every day and being friends with our customers." This week before Easter is a particularly busy time at Nona's Sweets. The small shop on North Tryon Street is packed with scores of traditional holiday pastries, cookies and candies. A few items are imported from Italy, including chocolate Easter eggs and the Easter panettone. They also offer pasticciotti -- little pies filled with ricotta custard. And sfogliatelle -- crunchy pastries with ricotta custard and orange bits inside. And cassata cake -- three layers of vanilla cake with a rum and sugar "wash" on the outside, custard or fruit inside, and covered with whipped icing and almonds. If you have any questions or comments regarding these details please contact mail@nonassweets.com.