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Delicious and traditional , the cuisine in Argithea offers visitors some tasty unexpected surprises . The dishes made with natural ingredients have a prominent place in the local cuisine , such as the meat and , especially , bushmeat , while today , many of the traditional dishes has been developed into more modern and creative versions . You will try special recipes based on local products , from lamb and goatmeat , free-range veal , pork and boar meat to the delicious pies , like “ plastos ” ( photo ), a traditional local recipe for a type of herbs pie , or more familiar ones , like the traditional Galatopita ( milk pie ) and cheese pie . Among the local products , the Feta cheese , Tsalafouti ( soft , creamy cheese made from sheep ’ s milk ), the wild mushrooms , the great variety in sausages and many more products , from pulses and fresh vegetables to trahana pasta . IAll these culinary treasures are revealed in the kitchen of every local housewife , as well at the traditional taverns of the area . In addition , you can get many of the premium products from local producers upon communication . The local drink is , of course , Tsipouro , with or without anise , while in the area you can also enjoy premium wine . Of course , in such a rich cuisine you will also find some special sweets . There are traditional and homemade spoon sweets , with quince , walnut , courgette , that are exceptional , as well as Baklava , Ravani , Halva , and many more !
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