10/26/2026
💚💛 OUR FIRST HOCKEY WEEKEND IS IN THE BOOKS! 💛💚
Well, friends… we made it! 🥰🏒
After a short whirlwind of preparing our new space, learning unfamiliar equipment, navigating staffing, and figuring out all the little things that come with starting something new, we’ve officially made it through our first hockey weekend at the Consort Sportex concession!
And honestly? Our hearts 💕 are FULL. 🥹
We’ve been so encouraged by the warm welcome and support we’ve received from the Consort community and surrounding communities. Seeing people stop by, give us a chance, and embrace this new chapter means more to us than we can adequately express.
THANK YOU for your patience, kindness, encouragement, and continued support as we find our footing. We’re learning, adjusting, and improving every day, and we’re incredibly grateful to have such a wonderful community alongside us as we grow.
A heartfelt thank-you to the Village of Consort for giving us this opportunity to serve the community in a new way. We’re excited about what we’re building here and all the possibilities still ahead! 💚
❤️ A VERY SPECIAL THANK-YOU TO RON & BELINDA SUTTON! ❤️
We would be remiss if we didn’t give a heartfelt shout-out to Ron and Belinda Sutton, who ran the Sportex concession for so many years and have left such a special mark on this community. They are dearly loved by so many, and we’re incredibly grateful to have had their guidance and support as we step into this new chapter.
They’ve shared an incredible wealth of knowledge, invaluable tips and tricks, concession supplies, supplier connections, and so much practical wisdom that would have taken us ages to figure out on our own. But beyond all of that, they’ve given us something just as valuable: their time, encouragement, generosity, and genuine kindness. 🥹
We’re following in some pretty big footsteps, and we’re so thankful they were willing to help us find our footing. Ron and Belinda, thank you for sharing so much of yourselves with us and for helping set us up for success. You are both very special to us, and we hope you know just how much we appreciate you. You will always have a place in our hearts! 🫶🏼
🍟 AND WE HAVE SOME EXCITING NEWS!
Today was a successful run with the fryers, which means we’re ready to start expanding our offerings! We’ll be working toward introducing delicious additions like gravy and poutine very soon. And tomorrow, we’re planning to fire up the grill for speed skating, with some yummy burgers joining the lineup! 🍔🙌
One step at a time, we’re getting there!
We also want to give a HUGE shout-out to our son, Richard, who was an incredible help in the kitchen today. ❤️ He pushed through immense pain while awaiting ear surgery, and we’re so proud of him and grateful for the time and effort he gave us. Please keep him in your thoughts & prayers as he awaits/has that surgery. 🙏🏼
And, of course, a special thank-you to Dave for awarding our fries a GOLD STAR REVIEW! ⭐🍟 You have no idea how much those little moments of encouragement mean to us!
✨ AND THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING!
Our menu will continue to grow and expand significantly in the coming weeks! We have so many ideas and plans, and we can hardly wait to bring them to life.
🕒 WONDERING WHEN YOU CAN STOP BY? ☕🍔
🕒 We’ll also be starting to post our concession hours so you know when to pop in for a bite to eat, a hot coffee, a cold drink, a snack, (coming soon!) some of our beloved handcrafted baked goods, and many other exciting things yet to be announced! 🥰
And remember, you don’t have to be at the Sportex for a game to stop by! Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch, a coffee on the go, an afternoon snack, or just a little something to enjoy, we’d love to see you! Keep an eye on our page for upcoming hours and updates as we get settled into our new routine. 💚💛
But we want to do this right!
We would rather start with a smaller selection, learn our equipment, perfect our processes, and consistently deliver the quality and precision we take such pride in than overextend ourselves before we’re ready. We believe good food is worth doing well, and we want every new item we introduce to reflect that commitment.
Whether you’ve been enjoying our handcrafted baking for months or you’re just getting to know us through the concession, we hope you’ll come to appreciate the care, effort, and heart we pour into everything we do. 🤲🏼
Thank you again to everyone who has stopped by, cheered us on, offered encouragement, or simply given us a little grace as we navigate these first steps.
We genuinely appreciate each and every one of you. We don’t take your support for granted, and we’re so excited to keep growing, learning, and serving you!
Here’s to a wonderful season ahead, new friendships, great food, and a whole lot more Humble Hope hospitality! 💚
With grateful hearts,
🤍 The Humble Hope Homestead
Where humble beginnings meet handcrafted quality.