Entries by Veronika Sophia Robinson
The Continuum Concept and Attachment (connected) Parenting
From February 2002 to January 2014, I edited The Mother magazine www.themothermagazine.co.uk ~ the international publication of connected, holistic, conscious parenting. I am still available for mother-to-mother mentoring, by phone to anywhere in the world, or face to face at my home in Cumbria, UK. For the duration of May 2014, if you book a […]
Tasty Food
Bluey Miller lives a charmed life in Calico Bay, a small rural town on the east coast of Australia. She built her popular wholefood café from nothing, and it has garnered a well-deserved reputation for world foods. When her mother dies, Bluey discovers that there was far more to her mother’s life than she’d realised. […]
Going with the Flow
When I was pregnant with my daughter Bethany, I knew straight away that I wanted a waterbirth. I so strongly resonated with the sea that I swam with dolphins off the coast in the far north of New Zealand. I met with a woman who’d had five waterbirths, and she shared a book with me […]
Sisters of the Sacred Moon
I had expected to sleep in this morning, being Sunday and all. That was the delicious plan; the promise I made to my muscles, all weary from four consecutive days using the rowing machine at the gym. But no. The muse had other ideas. This week my mind has been filled with the final […]
Free Astrology Reading
For this weekend only (April 26th & 27th), if you book an astrology reading with me, you can have a second one for someone in your family for free. You can purchase your reading online: www.veronikarobinson.com Sessions are by phone or in person (at my home in Cumbria). I look forward to sharing the secrets […]
The Fruit-Shop Lady
I remember the conversation like it was yesterday. I was about 22 years old, and working in the newsroom of our local paper. Two of the female journalists were talking about a woman who owned a small fruit shop on the outskirts of town. I knew who they meant because the shop was one […]
Mama Moussaka
This meal always gets my family excited. If it’s on the menu, Eliza can be heard to swoon the words: “Good day, food-wise.” My reply is: “It’s always a good day, food-wise!” 4 aubergines (or eggplants, to my Aussie friends) Olive oil Himalayan pink salt or Celtic sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 onions […]
Nettle Soup
Nettle Soup from The Mystic Cookfire, by Veronika Sophia Robinson Large bunches of nettles 5 potatoes, chopped into small cubes 2 onions, finely chopped 5 cups of water Vegetable bouillon Gently fry the onions until clear, add the potatoes. There’s no need to peel the potatoes if you use organically-grown ones. There’s […]
Dandelion Tart
Dandelion Tart from The Mystic Cookfire, by Veronika Sophia Robinson I enjoy juicing dandelion leaves. They’re a powerhouse of nutrients which help stimulate a sluggish digestive system, and thereby aid the body in removing toxins. The leaves help maintain normal blood sugar levels. They’re a natural source of minerals such as calcium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc […]