It is hard to pin down when chocolate was born but its clear that it was cherished from the start. Chocolate manufacturing is a more than $4 billion industry in the U.S., and the average American eats at least 1/2 lb of the stuff per month. Now, you have at your finger tips 500 recipes in a variety of forms. Whether you prefer your chocolate in a cookie, cake,or a drink, now have a lot of choices!