This is a region of short summers and cold winters, which affects the food supply. The local cuisine is simple and consists of meat dishes, mainly lamb and beef, as well as dishes prepared of wild animals, such as deer goulash. The most common side dish are potatoes – famous Ličke pole. Supplies like cooked corn, sauerkraut, beans, goat and cow milk are in everyday use and different types of mushrooms can be found in local woods. When it comes to alcohol products, extremely strong plum brandy and various fruit brandies are known.
