Cut off the top and the bottom of the fresh pineapple, including about 1/2\\" of the fruit. Stand it on end and slice the outside edges in narrow strips following the curve of the fruit. Continue around the edge until all of the exterior is sliced off. Cut in half lengthwise from top to bottom, then repeat until the pineapple is in quarters. Cut the hard core from the middle edge of each quarter, then slice the remaining fruit until wedges.