This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays,

Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss are

talking Christmas cookie traditions, with Ross sharing family-favorite Czech

recipesand why he still uses an old-school, hand-turned grinder to make walnut flour

the traditional way. That technique also opens the door to gluten-free and

dairy-free holiday cookie options.

On the table this week: Oro Blancos, Kishu mandarins, sweet

limes, imported Bing cherries, white strawberries, chestnuts, Davison apples,

late-season Fuyu persimmons, and how to use them, even when they start to

soften so nothing goes to waste.

It’s festive, it’s flavorful, and it’s all right here on

this holiday episode of Fresh from the Field Fridays, from the Produce

Industry Network, powered by AgLife Media.

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Chef Jeffrey Schlissel joins us with smart, time-saving prep tips to make your holiday cooking a whole lot easier. We get into what you can prep ahead so you’re not slammed on the big day, the latest trends in the restaurant and food-service world, and a heads-up about ingredients in fresh-prepped foods. Chef Jeffrey brings the heat with practical advice and plenty of industry insight. All this and more from The Produce Industry Network and AgLife Media.

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays:

Ross is on the East Coast at the New York Produce Show, and Dan is in Monterey at the Organic Grower Summit. We kick things off with the latest on the strawberry situation, then roll right into our picks of the week: crisp Iceberg lettuce, sweet Ambrosia apples, classic Rome Beauties, those gorgeous red Dianju pears, and creamy Bacon avocados. And believe it or not, Dan's garden is still pumping out tomatoes here in December.

It’s all right here on Fresh from the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network, powered by AgLife Media!