Grandma s Stuffed Celery

1 bunch celery - large stalks washed, trimmed, and cut into 3 sections

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese at room temperature

¾ cup chopped pimento-stuffed green olives

2 cloves garlic, finely minced

1 pinch salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Thoroughly dry each piece of celery with paper towels. Mix the cream cheese, olives, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Using a knife, spread a generous amount of cream cheese filling down the center indentation of each celery piece. Serve immediately or refrigerate.