That’s a fried green tomato slice in there. Lit so beautifully by Scott Suchman.
It’s the season. Around here there is a drought and my tomatoes have stalled at green. I can make stuff with those green tomatoes, unlike the thousands of tiny green rocks masquerading as figs hanging out back. Bring on the pimento cheese and pickles! The birds can have the figs.
WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 24: Fried Green Tomato and Pimento Cheese Sandwiches for Weeknight Column in Food photographed on June 24, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Scott Suchman; food styling by Lisa Cherkasky/Both for The Washington Post)WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 24: Fried Green Tomato and Pimento Cheese Sandwiches for Weeknight Column in Food photographed on June 24, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Scott Suchman; food styling by Lisa Cherkasky/Both for The Washington Post)
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