Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe is a novel centered around two women, Evelyn, who is experiencing a mid-life crisis, and Mrs. Threadgoode, an elderly woman who shares her life story. The story delves into the past of Idgie, a tomboyish character, and her friend Ruth who managed a small establishment in Whistle Stop, Alabama during the 1930s. Their place offered great coffee, southern barbecue, and was a hub of love, laughter, and even occasional dramatic events, including a murder. As Mrs. Threadgoode recounts her memories, the past influences the present in unique ways.