The Highlands is an agricultural society and they do not consume much meat the pigs are usually saved for weddings and great feasts to show off the wealth of the clan. The local diet is bland and very starch-intensive. Taro, Kau-Kau sweet potato, imported rice and other vegetables are the daily staple diet for most people. The villagers generally do not use spices, so it's best to bring some salt and pepper along just in case. In the towns of Goroka and Mt. Hagen there are some restaurants usually at the hotels which serve good food, but they are few and far between.The coffee from the Highlands is famous for its high quality: be sure to buy some coffee beans to take home.
