Started as a kitchen store 30 years ago, the Garlic Pres has earned the reputation as the place to go for honest information about cooking equipment, cutlery, cookware, and gadgets. We offer cooking classes in our in-store kitchen as well as demonstrations and food tastings. Specialty foods in our Market next door will enhance your home cooking and entertaining as well as fill our always welcome gift baskets. The Cheese Case is filled with a personally chosen selection of imported and domestic cheeses to tempt any palate.
We have grown to include carefully chosen home accessories, dinnerware, Flax and other natural clothing, artisan jewelry, and, some say, the best selection of cards in town. We enjoy giving personal attention to Bridal Registry.
Ruben's Chocolates
Ruben’s Chocolates – Fine, Handmade Belgian Chocolates
For Valentine’s Day, Christmas, Anniversaries, Easter or just because you enjoy quality chocolate, don’t forget to stop by the Garlic Press for Ruben’s Chocolate! Rubens chocolates are not only delicious but a work of art! These handcrafted chocolates by master chocolatier, Christiane Thurston are the ultimate delight in fine, handmade chocolates.Christiane is a native of Belgium who brought her skills in creating fine chocolates to America! Each piece of Ruben’s Chocolate has a distinctive flavor because they are created with recipes carefully developed by Christiane. She performs a unique blending of the finest Belgian chocolate, along with other selective ingredients. The fillings are made with the freshest creams, butter, fruits and nuts available. Only fresh natural ingredients are used to make this exquisite delicacy.
When you give the distinctive gift of delicious Ruben’s Chocolates to family, friends or business associates, you give a gift of quality. These chocolates are carefully packed in attractive gold or red gift boxes. The only reason Ruben’s chocolates is able to make such fresh chocolate is because it is made locally near Champaign! Fresh deliveries of chocolate are made every week so customers know they are getting the freshest chocolate in Normal.
What really puts these chocolates over the top is the wonderful hospitality the staff at the Garlic Press gives its customers. During my trip to the Garlic Press I was helped by Dotti Bushnell and Cynthia Ashbrook who sell these lovely treats. It is obvious they love their work and made me truly feel at home. The staff at the Garlic Press are glad to share their knowledge with anyone that is interested.So if you’re looking for quality handmade chocolate and want personalized service with a friendly attitude, stop by for Ruben’s Chocolates inside the Garlic Press!
