>I didn't see bread eaten in regular or large quantities in any hispanic country. Rice, corn, and beans however (corn especially in Mexico but rice and beans in most other countries).

I lumped bread and pancake/taco similar stuff together. Main difference from noodles is that while noodles are also flower-based, they are cooked. Also I think there is a difference between "separated rice" (even considering spiced rice often served in indian or persian cuisine) and "fried rice" (with Risi-Bisi somewehre in between).

>Then there are a couple of countries whose people eat more plantain or sweet potatos and Puerto Rico is big on chicken and rice and cube steak too - and don't forget the pork :o)

Stop making me hungy ;-)

regards

thomas