Claradan Homemade Treats was not something I dreamed about for years or even sat down and strategically planned out. I have always loved cooking and took cooking and Food Technology classes in High School. For one of our assignments at school, we had to pretend we were setting up our own business and figure out all the logistics and financial aspects of pricing and producing food... At the time, I would never have guessed I would one day be cooking food to sell, much less operating a hobby-business with my husband!

I remember cooking some marmalades and jams when I was at school, and helping or watching my mother make spreads over the years... When I met Dan, I discovered his mother made many spreads and other kitchen treats from scratch over the years. This inspired in me an interest in some of the American spreads, as well as other kinds of spreads. One day when we were shopping after we got married, I found a recipe book which I discovered to be a real treasure. Dan, Mom and my sister-in-law encouraged me to try cooking different recipes, and soon I got the cooking bug!

As I started experimenting with different recipes, and my stockpile of jars grew, it struck me that many people out there enjoy homemade goods, and might like to buy some of my jams and jellies... especially because jellies are an American ‘thing’ and not readily available in Australia. And that was how Claradan Homemade Treats began.

I want to thank my beloved husband Dan, and Mom, Mary and my family for the different ways they have supported me in my new business venture. And if any of you don’t like the products.... blame Dan... he is my official taster!!

Dan and I are blessed with two precious Little Ones - Holly and Daniel. If you would like to read more about us and what is happening for us and in our lives, please go to The Van Nattan family link.

If you have any comments or questions about our products, please email claradan@claradanonline.com .