PART ONE: Fannie Flagg tells us about her first thoughts of creating the iconic FRIED GREEN TOMATOES…which all lead back to Eudora Welty and another famous writer… Check PART TWO for the rest of the story. You can listen to the full episode with Fannie Flagg now on #YouAreWhatYouRead. Fannie’s latest book, SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO, is out now. | Adriana Trigiani

Fannie Flagg's answer to this question is just, well, hilarious. Do enjoy! #MatchGame Episode 80 - 1973 | BUZZR

Fannie Flagg grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, where she had close family ties to the @irondalecafe, a restaurant that’s still serving fried chicken, creamed corn, and of course fried green tomatoes. The beloved local spot was run by her aunt, Bess Fortenberry, and served as inspiration for her 1987 novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, which she also adapted for the famous 1991 film. It was no accident that Fannie found success in the movie business. Both her father and grandfather