Good food, a little creativity, and a home kitchen.

Hi, I'm Glaiza.

I'm the home-based chef behind HomebasedChef—a little corner of the internet where I share the food I cook, the recipes I experiment with, and the things I discover along the way.

My Story

I was born and raised in Laguna, Philippines, and I've always been a foodie at heart. I started cooking when I was a teenager, and over the years, cooking became one of the ways I express my creativity and show love to the people around me.

I'm not a professionally trained chef. I'm simply someone who loves good food, enjoys being in the kitchen, and isn't afraid to try something new. I cook a little bit of everything—from Filipino favorites to Japanese, Korean, Italian, Mexican, and American dishes. But if you ask me what cuisine I could eat again and again, Japanese food will always be high on my list.

How HomebasedChef Began

HomebasedChef started from my love of cooking for my family and friends. What began as experimenting with recipes in my own kitchen eventually became a place where I could share the dishes I make, the recipes I enjoy, and the things I learn along the way.

This blog is a collection of those kitchen adventures—some carefully planned, some completely experimental, and all made with a genuine love for food.

You Can Be a Chef at Home

I believe you don't need a culinary degree or a professional kitchen to make something delicious. If you love food, you're willing to learn, and you enjoy making something for yourself or the people you love—you can be a chef in your own home.

What's Inside My Kitchen

So welcome to my kitchen!

I hope you find something here that makes you want to grab your apron, head to the kitchen, and start cooking.

Happy cooking!

— Glaiza