Woodlane Pantry

03/09/2026

Saving food doesn’t always arrive in neat, economical quantities. 💚

Normally, when I dehydrate produce, I’m working with large volumes. It makes far more sense for my time, energy and equipment.

But when ADRA calls to say they have good food that needs a home, I take what’s on offer.

Because sometimes doing the right thing isn’t the most efficient thing.

That produce will be preserved and turned into something useful instead of being wasted.

And in return, ADRA will receive packs of Woodlane Pantry meals to pass on to people in our community who need them.

Food saved.
Food transformed.
Food returned to the community.

A small circular economy happening right here in our own backyard. 🌱

02/09/2026

Little reminder I'm closed all of next week. Off to Canberra to support this home town girl Narelle Zanker in the AgriFutures Australia Rural Womens Award.
Join me in wishing her well representing not only the whole of SA but our little town and region too.
Congratulations Narelle and Dairy Adventures you are our winner no matter what.
Ill be joined by SA finalists Kelly Kuhn Juggle House Experiences and Hayley Hancock Insurable to cheer her on. Cant wait to celebrate.
Department of Primary Industries and Regions Westpac RDAMR - Regional Development Australia Murraylands and Riverland Mid Murray Council Mannum Mag

02/09/2026

Independence doesn't always look dramatic.
Sometimes it looks like managing your own meals, your own time, your own kitchen without needing to ask for help.
Small, everyday choices that keep you in charge of your own days.
That matters more than people realise.

02/09/2026

Eating alone shouldn't mean eating less well.

It's easy to let meals slide when there's no one else to cook for.

Simple, single serve options mean you still get something proper—without the extra effort or the leftovers.

01/09/2026

Every meal we make starts with produce that almost didn't make it.

Too small. Too big. Too many at once.

None of that changes how good it tastes.

It just means less waste, and more value for the farmers who grew it.

31/08/2026

🥾 Heading out on a hike? We’ve got you covered.

Our hiking range has found its perfect home with our partners at Hiking Food Australia

They’ve brought together a massive range of incredible hiking food from Australian producers — all in one place, with just ONE postage cost. 🙌

So you can mix and match, stock up for your next adventure and discover some brilliant Australian-made trail food along the way.

We’re really proud to have Woodlane Pantry meals amongst the range.

👉 Head over to Hike Food Australia and get your next adventure sorted.

30/08/2026

Did you see our color ad on page 2, doesn't it look great. Its so fantastic to see our little mag coming to life in color.

The free monthly community magazine for Mannum and the surrounding River Murray district. 2200 copies, 226 issues since 2005.

30/08/2026

Some nights the fridge looks full and still feels empty.

Nothing quite right. Nothing quite ready.

That's when a stocked pantry earns its keep.

Something simple, something warm, something already sorted.

27/08/2026

Thanks for the lovely chat. Feeling incredibly lucky to be one of the finalists.

🌱 A Mannum businesswoman turning surplus produce into practical meals has earned national recognition for her work.

Link to the full story in the comments 👇

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23/08/2026

If you've tried our Mini Meals I need your help please. Super short survey that will help me a lot.

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