Vovo Telo Umhlanga

Who knows why I love it SO much... Maybe it is because it brings back memories with good mates in JHB... Maybe it's their quirky teapots... Maybe it is because coffee shops have a special spot in my heart... And maybe, it is all of the above and MORE! Vovo Telo has this special feeling about it. When you walk in and are greeted by a warm smile, take a seat at their unique tables (and maybe even spot an etched doodle in yours), order one of their many fantastic home-made treats with tea, you automatically feel transported to a little world that you know as 'happiness'. My heart jumped a big jump when I realised that the coffee shop that my hairdressers kept speaking of that was opening across from them was a Vovo Telo. I first visited the one in Parkhurst, JHB and have been back there whenever we visit JHB. I love it's vibe, the staff and the little details that they take such pride in. If you have not yet experienced Vovo Telo I would encourage you to make a plan. Try out some of my favourite yummies when you go...

- Chocolate Vovochino (a cold blend of coffee and delicious chocolateyness)

- Pain Perdu (french toast brioche, marscapone and berries)

- Deli Steak Pasta (a little bit of everything good)

- Strawberry Tart (self explanatory)

- Bread & Butter (yum-that's all)

Just a few of my Instagram pics from all my trips there :)

Brioche vs Bread

I have fallen head over meals in love with a possibly very unhealthy but definitely delicious breakfast! I only know of one place in Durbs that does it but I had a great one during the week in JHB last week at Vovo Telo in Parkhurst. This is it : Brioche french toast with berry coulis and either marscapone cheese or vanilla bean cream. Yep, you did just gain 5kgs reading that description but it is OK I am sitting here typing(- 50calories) and drinking my green mint tea. But it is not just the delicious mix of ingredients that makes this breakfast one of my favourites. It is the swap from plain (healthy) bread to the incredible Brioche bread that makes any meal instantly more delightful! What is the difference? Brioche has more egg and butter content almost categorising it as a pastry more than a bread. The better categorisation is a Viennoiserie (fancy word meaning "things of Veinna"). Anyways, why am I telling you this? Ah, it is just good to learn new things and know what you are eating! This is the one I had here in Durbs!

If you are in Durban try Ferrucci Bakery in Granada Square (Umhlanga)
If you are in Johannesburg try Vovo Telo in 4th Avenue, Parkhurst.