I can’t ever even remember a time in the States when I went into a bakery, I could probably even count on one hand how many bakeries I know about from my home town. I guess supply and demand determines every thing, including bakeries because Puerto Ricans goto their bakeries (panaderia) all of the time. And no kidding, bakeries are every where in Puerto Rico!

Bakeries are very different in Puerto Rico than in the States. In the States, the only kind of bakery that I can remember are the bakeries that just make cakes and pastries. In Puerto Rico their main product is “Pan de agua” (French bread) and “Sobao” (Bread made with lard). They also will have a few different cheeses and ham. These three items make their local breakfast that is very common for them to eat every morning. Some other products that I consider a little strange for a bakery to carry are things like liquor, beer, and cigarettes.