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This article provides a brief history of chocolate in America, with a focus on its popularity in New England. It mentions the early presence of hot chocolate in Boston in the 17th century and the establishment of the first American chocolate company in Massachusetts in the 18th century. The article also includes several chocolate recipes for Valentine's Day, such as a citrus olive oil cake with dark chocolate ganache and a chocolate-walnut-banana coffee cake. The recipes are detailed and include measurements for flour. Additionally, the article mentions a free Chocolate Webinar hosted by Yankee senior food editor Amy Traverso, which will cover the history and craft of chocolate, as well as provide tips, tricks, and recipes. The webinar will feature Tom Rogan of Goodnow Farms Chocolate and will take place on Tuesday, February 6. Registration is available on the website newengland.com/chocolate_webinar. [Extracted from the article]