Mama Must-Have: Our Place Always Pan
By Laura Lindsey
I have never been into buying new pots and pans or kitchenware. I literally have all the same pots and skillets that I got for our wedding 10 years ago and have not added any to them myself. This past year, my mom asked if I was interested in an “Our Place Always Pan” for Christmas and I thought I would take a chance on some new cookware. I wasn’t sure what all the hype was about and had never heard of the brand but thought it was cute enough to bring some fresh life to my collection.
Product Details
The Always Pot comes with a wooden spatula, steamer basket, an all natural loofah sponge, and 10 different colors to choose from. I am picky about what products I let into my home since having children and having my eyes opened to SO many toxic things in this world we live in. The Always Pan has a non-toxic, nonstick ceramic coating made without potentially toxic materials like PFOAs, PTFEs, other PFAs, lead, cadmium, toxic metals, and nanoparticles. It is lightweight so you don’t break your back as you cook for your family, and has 2 handy pour spouts! For more in depth product details and a detailed ingredient review check it out here.
My Experience
I’d been using stainless steel pots and pans for everything and when you mix having 30 chickens and making TONS of eggs with stainless steel you end up with a baked on mess to scrape off later. Or, in my case, a skillet left in the sink to soak through the next few meals….Well, my “Our Place Always Pan” has been a a breeze to clean up. We use it for several meals and it has EASY washes in between. You can steam in it, boil, and anything you ever needed to cook in it. It’s been a blessing to share healthy meals with my friends and family and not have the burden of scrubbing afterwards.
My Takeaways
It’s important to put your money into products that are made ethically. Our Place treats their employees fairly and ethically. They support building up communities rather than taking advantage of them. Our Place invests in responsible materials. They aren’t adding to the environmental issues we face today. They desire to connect people at the table. It’s about sharing meals together and making relationships that last.
If you are looking for non-stick cookware that has minimal toxicity- Our Place is the way to go. It may seem pricey but if you can catch sales on Black Friday or around Christmas time it’s well worth the money! If you want no toxicity. you may want to stick to your stainless steel and cast iron cookware. I love my “Always Pan” but may be cutting back on how much I use it since there is some inconclusive research on what is all in the non stick coating. You can read a very detailed review on this blog post.
