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