It is with Moms love, guidance and love for sweets (putting it mildly) that H Grace Confections llc. was born. Knowing my passion with everything I do, comes from our Mom. I can truly say hGrace Confections are made from the heart, with our hands, for you to enjoy!

Thinking out loud

I’m not sure how old Mom was at the time this photo was taken. After Mom had all of us, she probably had to feel like this from time-to-time, I can imagine I would! As Mom would say years later; ‘I live for my family’, and that is an immeasurable feeling!

My background was in Information Technology for 30 years. When Mom passed unexpectedly in 2012, I knew I wanted to do something more heart-felt. Later and unknowingly, this connection to starting H Grace Confections goes back to my childhood days. Throughout all of our lives, Mom would make us treats with the simple ingredients she had available. I vividly recall nearly all of her treats and yummy creations, Memories that will last a lifetime… Memories that are associated to those taste sensations we all have. With one bite, even the aroma, we are taken back to a vivid point in our lives. You know what I am talking about, ‘our snapshots in life”.

H Grace Confections crafts nostalgic confection favorites, the same way our Moms did. Today, however, we put an updated twist with our Confections (similar to Mom walking on her hands). Using only the best ingredients, handcrafted in small batches.

We will continue to craft our take on Nostalgic Confections, as we continue to grow. We’ve been in and around the Pittsburgh area since late 2019 vending at Farmers Markets, tons of local Pittsburgh events, including Greensburg Night Market, Fort Ligonier Days, Sewickley events, and as far back as 2019 Lumaze Pittsburgh, at 31st Studios in Pittsburgh Lawrenceville neighborhood.

Our Christmases were near storybook

We would go to bed on Christmas eve and wake to a Christmas Wonderland 6 hours later.  Suddenly there was this beautifully decorated tree, presents that never disappointed,  and wrapping paper seemingly everywhere, it was crazy, and always FUN! Somewhat controlled chaos with all of us wanting to unwrap our presents all at the same time. Every year growing up, and well into our adult years, Mom never changed.  I can still vividly recall Mom saying ‘open one present at a time.’ Mom genuinely wanted to see our expression as we unwrapped the perfect gift Mom spent time knowing we would enjoy, and we did.  I still laugh thinking about some of the beautiful memories, because every Christmas, like every holiday, was a Kodak moment I know Mom held deeply and dearly.