Fried Green Tomatoes - edible Southeastern Massachusetts

Ingredients

• 4 large green tomatoes
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cornmeal (or you can use breadcrumbs)
• 1 cup buttermilk (or you can use an eggwash)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
• Vegetable oil (for frying)