FRIDAY FEEDBACK

I must apologise for having neglected to share with you some of my feedback on products or services in my "Friday Feedback" post. Unfortunately this post comprises of a couple of "foodie" disappointments that I have previously recommended on my blog.

Vovo telo is a national chain of bakeries/coffee shops and the Umhlanga branch opened last year in August. Having visited several times, I always seemed to miss out on trying
 one of their Strawberry Tarts.
Eventually...success!
I enjoyed the tart with my only complaint being the lack of strawberries!

I enjoy the food at Vovotelo and frequent the Umhlanga branch often and just recently I ordered, you've guessed it, a "Strawberry Tart"!
I couldn't believe my eyes, as they are now using even less strawberries than they were last year......I did air my dissapointment only to be told "that's the way we do it now".

You decide for yourself by looking at the pictures below....

Vovo Telo Strawberry Tart last year

Vovotelo Strawberry Tart recently

A standard Strawberry Tart in France

To read my previous posts on Vovo Telo

Vovo Telo Has Arrived

Strawberry Tart Finally

My next "foodie" moan is about La Maison coffee shop in Durban North. 

I have been a couple of times with my BFF and we both really enjoyed their 

toasted sandwiches especially the chicken mayo and they also make the most divine 

Yoghurt and Lemon drizzle cake ( the cakes on offer change daily). 

On our weekly catch up last week we were both so dissapointed with the "Sarmie" the filling and their bread were different and to be honest it wasn't nice. 

The owner wasn't around for us to query with her, but we did find out that their had been a complete change of staff recently, so there lies the problem...

hopefully this little Durban North gem will be back on track soon.

La Maison Durban North

A STRAWBERRY TART FINALLY

For those that follow my blog regularly you will know that I love all things Strawberry and especially a good Strawberry Tart.Unfortunately I have not had the opportunity to write about these red fruity tarts, basically because I haven't really found any in South Africa worth writing about.

No one can beat the Europeans when it comes to "Patisseries" and for those that have been to France, 

you will know exactly what I am talking about...

I just love to gaze into those Patisserie windows filled with the most beautiful Gateaux, pastries and macaroons. I am salivating just thinking about it....

This leads me to tell you about my Strawberry tart from Vovo Telo, 
which recently opened in Umhlanga Rocks.

To read Vovo Telo review

Each time I pay a visit to Vovo Telo I keep missing the Strawberry tarts, they even posted a "piccy" on Twitter last week to announce that these illusive yummy's were available and selling fast....
I finally got to try one on Friday evening after we had eaten dinner there with friends, who by the way also loved the place.

As we were running out of time we bought the last two and took them home to eat.

I have to be fair to Vovo Telo, as these Strawberry tarts were bought at 9pm, were the last two and were looking a little tired. However it didn't affect the taste whatsoever and a huge thumbs up, as they were really "delish". The pastry was firm and not soggy, the custard or Creme Patissiere tasted great and my only complaint would be that the tart could have had a couple more strawberries on, especially as they had used only half Strawbs and not whole.
At R22 per tart another 2 halves = 1 more whole strawberry, wouldn't have been too much to ask! 

Was it worth waiting for? Yes and I will be back for more and hopefully it will have that extra strawberry on.

www.vovotelo.co.za