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The Best Food at Portland's Washington Square Mall
The Best Food at Portland's Washington Square Mall
Portland's Washington Square Mall food stops worth your appetite, from a sit-down splurge to a quick grab-and-go lunch. Read more...
14 Desserts Worth Celebrating on National Dessert Day
14 Desserts Worth Celebrating on National Dessert Day
Every October 14, National Dessert Day gives you a reason to skip the “I shouldn’t” and go straight to the good part. Whether you bake, buy, or order something special,... Read more...
Ocemiam Opens Its First Retail Kiosk at Portland’s Washington Square, Bringing French Baby Cake Flavors To Holiday Shoppers
Ocemiam Opens Its First Retail Kiosk at Portland’s Washington Square, Bringing French Baby Cake Flavors To Holiday Shoppers
After two years of growth in Portland-area grocery, the Oregon-based French bakery brand opens a daily, direct-to-consumer presence at one of the Pacific Northwest's busiest shopping centers, just ahead of... Read more...
Ocemiam on ABC 7News WJLA's Good Morning Washington Show
Ocemiam on ABC 7News WJLA's Good Morning Washington Show
Ocemiam is proud to announce that its popular French baby cakes and banana bread were featured on a segment of ABC 7News affiliate WJLA's Good Morning Washington show on Friday,... Read more...
What Is a French Baby Cake? A Dive Into Its History
What Is a French Baby Cake? A Dive Into Its History
From the gilded financier of the Paris stock exchange to Ocemiam's round little revival: how a nineteenth-century banker's snack found its way to a shelf in Oregon. Read more...
Exploring Irresistible Cupcake Flavors: A Sweet Journey
Exploring Irresistible Cupcake Flavors: A Sweet Journey
Cupcakes have transcended their humble beginnings to become a beloved treat, celebrated for their versatility and charm. Here are some of the most popular cupcake flavors. The Classic Cupcake Flavors... Read more...
The 12 Best Things to Serve with Banana Bread in 2026
The 12 Best Things to Serve with Banana Bread in 2026
Wondering what goes well with banana bread? You're not alone. Banana bread tastes delicious on its own, but the right pairing can turn a simple treat into something extraordinary. You... Read more...
The Surprising History of Banana Bread: From Depression-Era Kitchens to Modern Comfort Food
The Surprising History of Banana Bread: From Depression-Era Kitchens to Modern Comfort Food
What is banana bread exactly, and where did it come from? Read more...
The History of Nutella: How a Wartime Shortage Created the World's Favorite Spread
The History of Nutella: How a Wartime Shortage Created the World's Favorite Spread
The sort of thing I love is Nutella's history because it proves how necessity drives new ideas. What started as a response to Napoleon's Continental Blockade in the early 1800s... Read more...
Chocolate Cake Origin: The Surprising Story Behind Your Favorite Dessert
Chocolate Cake Origin: The Surprising Story Behind Your Favorite Dessert
Everything you need to know about the history of chocolate cake, including when, where and who invented it.  Read more...
Why the Pistachio Trend Is Taking Over The Food Industry in 2026
Why the Pistachio Trend Is Taking Over The Food Industry in 2026
The Dubai chocolate bar that began this "green gold" obsession reshaped confectionery habits globally with a new craze for pistachio desserts, specialty creams, and artisanal cakes such as Ocemiam's popular... Read more...
What is a Macaron? The Surprising History Behind France's Iconic Cookie
What is a Macaron? The Surprising History Behind France's Iconic Cookie
French macarons have become a global symbol of refined pastry, but the history of macarons reveals a fascinating experience that began in the 8th century Read more...