The breadbasket or the granary of a country is a region which, because of richness of soil and/or advantageous climate, produces an agricultural surplus which is often considered vital for the country as a whole. Rice bowl is a similar term used to refer to Southeast Asia, and California`s Salinas Valley is often referred to as the world`s salad..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breadbasket
Breadbasket: A popular term for the stomach in both senses: 1. The digestive organ, as to hear the breadbasket rumble with hunger. 2. The belly, as to have a big breadbasket. The term comes from the basket once used to hold bread and the 'basket' where the bread ends up after it is eaten. Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=26124
a basket or similar container for bread or rolls. · an agricultural area that provides large amounts of food, esp. grain, to other areas. · a person's stomach or abdomen. Found on https://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/breadbasket