1.   Gently pull leaves apart and center and scrape out fuzzy choke with a spoon.

2.   If stuffing, spoon out the fuzzy choke.

3.   Then, you can either use a spoon to scoop out the fuzzy choke or cut the artichoke in half and cut out the choke with a paring knife.

4.   With the tip of a teaspoon, remove the center leaves and fuzzy choke.