Preparing and Eating Papaya

Here's how to prepare your papaya:

1. Cut in half lengthwise (this will be easy if the papaya is ripe)
2. Using a spoon, carefully scoop out the seeds--don't dig too deeply or you'll lose much of the fruit
3. Now, you can make papaya balls with a melon baller or ice cream scoop OR...
4. Peel the papaya halves
5. Cut into slices and enjoy, OR...
6. Cut into cubes and enjoy!