Grew up an hour south of the mason dixon and had these every year from my mothers little suburban garden...miss those days. I wasnt very involved in the gardening but occassionally she would have me water the garden in the evening. Never forgot that smell.

Fried green tomatoes are appetizers on menus around here occassionally. Usually with a fancy aioli type sauce for dipping. As a kid I think we just ate them with salt and pepper.

Great seasonal treat.