"Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe" is a novel by Fannie Flagg that tells the story of a friendship between Idgie Threadgoode and Ruth Jamison in the 1920s in the fictional town of Whistle Stop, Alabama. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of Evelyn Couch, a modern woman who learns about their lives while visiting a nursing home. The book explores themes of friendship, love, and resilience, highlighting the challenges faced by women in the South during that era. It also features the famous dish, fried green tomatoes, which symbolizes comfort and community throughout the story.