Rika Hoffman

Writer, baker, photo-taker; born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia. A carb-based lifeform, Rika can be found hunting for bakeries and cafes in Tokyo, tweaking recipes at home and stomping around Shinjuku.

Articles By Rika

Recipe: Sakura Basque Cheesecake

A Cherry Blossom Dessert for Your Next Hanami

Recipe: Sakura Basque Cheesecake

March 17, 2023 | In Season, Food & Drink

Kinkan: The Tiniest Citrus Fruit, With an Edible Peel

A Simple Recipe for the Small But Mighty Kumquat

Kinkan: The Tiniest Citrus Fruit, With an Edible Peel

January 27, 2023 | In Season, Food & Drink

Recipe: Amazake Purin For The Japanese New Year

A Naturally Sweet Egg Custard

Recipe: Amazake Purin For The Japanese New Year

January 2, 2023 | Japanese Culture, Recipes

From Baths to Tea: 5 Ways to Use Yuzu to Survive Winter in Japan

Warming Tips You’ll Want to Yuzu

From Baths to Tea: 5 Ways to Use Yuzu to Survive Winter in Japan

December 15, 2022 | Food & Drink, Health & Beauty, In Season, Japanese Culture

Recipe: Bangin’ Miso Chocolate Chip Cookies

Why You Should Be Putting Miso In All Your Cookies

Recipe: Bangin’ Miso Chocolate Chip Cookies

November 4, 2022 | Food & Drink

5 Charming Tokyo Shopping Streets For a Taste of Local Japan

Local Shotengai That Have Harajuku’s Takeshita Street Beat

5 Charming Tokyo Shopping Streets For a Taste of Local Japan

October 14, 2022 | Adventures, Neighborhood Guide, Shopping