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The Wedge 2012: Tasting, pairing local products and promoting Escondido’s ag roots Spreading the word about the wealth of locally grown and produced products has been a frequent topic of conversation recently. The organizers of The Wedge 2012 are just one group determined to rebrand Escondido by promoting the community’s agricultural roots and the slow food movement. Many of the area’s spirited growers, producers and restaurant owners share the vision of marketing Escondido as an agricultural and viticultural destination. For the event, held on October 27, artisanal California cheeses were paired with local
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brews and wines. Local food-related vendors and organizations featured their creations (and livestock) at Maple Street Plaza while the band Talk Like June entertained the crowd. Passports enabled those 21 and older to step into local retail shops to savor the cheeses, beers and wines, provided by the local producers and distributors. Cheese-making classes with wine tasting and restaurant-offered samples added even more chances to become familiar with the abundance of foodie opportunities around. See you at next year’s Wedge! Photos by Tehara Tweed
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