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West Seattle business hoping for sweeter ending after mobile bakery truck is stolen

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November 7, 2024

West Seattle business hoping for sweeter ending after mobile bakery truck is stolen

SEATTLE – A local business experienced a major setback after someone stole their bakery truck.

Lovely and Dapper Desserts sells small personal cakes at farmer’s markets and holiday markets, festivals and for catering. The owners say on Saturday, October 26, someone stole their 2006 Chevy Tahoe right out of their West Seattle driveway.

They bought the SUV earlier this year to expand their business, using it to transport all their cakes and supplies during the busy holiday season. The couple says without it, it’s a recipe for trouble.

“We’d always wanted to own a bakery together since we met,” said Emily Crain, owner of Lovely and Dapper Desserts. “We decided to take the leap to start our business.”

The couple specializes in portable treats based on a design Drew first created years ago while working in a local restaurant.

“We just took the same idea and figured out a clever way to package it,” said Drew.

“They are called tin can cakes,” said Emily.

The SUV was the bread and butter of their business.

“It was the first one that we bought together, so it was pretty exciting. It really did help us grow and expand,” said Emily.

“We really miss that vehicle. It was everything to us,” said Drew.

The Crain’s said it disappeared from their neighborhood near Westwood Village on October 26.

“It’s just scary and discouraging that it could get stolen right out of our driveway when we took all the precautions, we locked it, we put the steering wheel lock on it and everything,” said Emily.

A tent and items belonging to their kids were also taken.

“I don’t like that the truck got stolen because there was a TV and my car seat was in there,” said Raya Crain, Drew and Emily’s 8-year-old daughter.

With the Seattle Christmas Market less than two weeks away, the problems created by the theft of the family’s SUV are baked in.

“It’s the worst possible time to lose our trick right now, before this event,” said Drew.

“Definitely discouraging, but we are not going to let it stop us,” said Emily.

To raise more dough for a new truck, the Crains started an online fundraiser with hopes for a better ending to the weeks-long nightmare.

“We feel so grateful for all the love and support we have already received,” said Emily. “We are just trying to be as positive as we can and move on and just focus on all the love and support we’ve already gotten from friends, family and the small business community.”

If you would like to support the family business by purchasing cakes, Lovely and Dapper Desserts will be at Ounces Taproom in West Seattle on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Emily says they will be selling “Local Chocolate Stout Cake” and will also offer “Apple Pie Cake” made with McCormick Jam Co’s “Apple Pie Jam.”

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Former Seattle Mariners Prospect Luis Curvelo Popular Target at GM Meetings

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11 hours ago

November 6, 2024

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Former Seattle Mariners Prospect Luis Curvelo Popular Target at GM Meetings

There have been several key dates deadlines that have passed during the offseason that have invoked roster moves from the Seattle Mariners.

Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger opted in to his $17.5 million player option and the club declined the $12 million option on second baseman Jorge Polanco.

Seattle has made other roster moves, including selecting the contract of minor leaguer Blas Castano and activating Sam Haggerty, Matt Brash and Jackson Kowar off the 60-day injured list (as they were required to do per MLB rules).

But there’s been another big offseason even that’s flown under the radar so far: MLB General Manager meetings.

The annual meetings, taking place this year in San Antonio, started on Tuesday and continue through Thursday.

The General Manager meetings are usually when the ball truly starts to get rolling on offseason trades. Everyone is face-to-face and phone calls that were “checking in” on the availability of a player(s) quickly turn into the beginning stages of a deal.

And according to recent reports, a former Mariners prospect is a popular free agent target according to reports.

According to MLB Network reporter Jon Morosi, former Seattle minor league pitcher Luis Curvelo is a popular free agent target among the GM meetings.

Reliever Luis Curvelo is (quietly) one of the most popular free agents at the GM Meetings. Curvelo, who just turned 24, is a minor league free agent after 6 seasons in the Mariners system. Seattle didn’t have room for him on their 40-man, but another team may. @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) November 5, 2024
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Curvelo was an international free agent signing in 2018 out of Venezuela. Curvelo most recently pitched for the Mariners Double-A affiliate Arkansas Travelers in 2024. He had a 2.57 ERA with 78 strikeouts in 66.2 innings pitched in 49 appearances.

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Curvelo’s minor league deal expired in 2024 and based on his most recent results, he’ll be a quality bullpen arm for any team that goes after him.

Seattle has been lauded for its pitching development over the last several seasons, and it looks like, based on reports, another team will reap the benefits of that.

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Morning clouds, better afternoon clearing south of Seattle Wednesday

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18 hours ago

November 6, 2024

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Morning clouds, better afternoon clearing south of Seattle Wednesday

We saw some early clouds and morning snowfall in the mountains, with isolated afternoon convergence zone showers. Temperatures were right around seasonal average today, with highs in the mid to low 50s.

We saw some early clouds and showers with a little bit more snowfall in the mountains.

Tonight we will see some clearing, but then skies will quickly fill in with low level clouds and fog. Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 30s.

Tonight we will see some clearing, but then skies will quickly fill in with low level clouds and fog. Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 30s.

Looking at Wednesday’s forecast, clouds and fog will be around to start the day with better clearing by the afternoon. Temperatures will still be below average by a few degrees.

Looking at Wednesday’s forecast, clouds and fog will be around to start the day with better clearing by the afternoon.

Clouds will linger a little longer for areas north of Seattle in the afternoon. Skies will continue to clear into the overnight hours, making for cooler temperatures into Thursday morning.

Clouds will linger a little longer for areas north of Seattle in the afternoon. (FOX 13 Seattle)

High pressure will slowly build starting Wednesday, making for slowly warming temperatures and more sunshine through Thursday. Highs will be very similar on Wednesday, peaking in the low to mid 50s.

Highs will be very similar on Wednesday, peaking in the low to mid 50s. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Skies will remain sunny and dry through Thursday with slightly warmer temperatures through the end of the week. Showers return by Friday evening and that continues into the weekend with more lowland rain, mountain snow and breezy winds at times.