by Furnishly | Dec 10, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Style
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In most home kitchens, even the ones stocked up with impressive essentials — I’m talking about top-notch knives, do-it-all Dutch ovens, and ultra-useful baking supplies — there are usually a few totally underrated tools missing from the cabinets and drawers. One such item is a high-quality thermometer. (Yes, I’m talking to any home cooks out there who have ever overcooked a pork chop.) Another tool you’re missing: a mini offset spatula. Trust me, just buy one — you’ll be wondering how you ever lived without the affordable tool in no time.
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The king of all the missing kitchen tools out there, though, are kitchen shears. And I’m not talking about a pair of scissors you use in the kitchen — I’m talking about real, purpose-built shears. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been in someone else’s kitchen to help with the cooking and discovered an old pair of desk scissors covered in dried glue stick and sharpie marks. No judgement, either: If you haven’t worked in a restaurant, chances are, you don’t know just how useful the snippers are. Lucky for you, I recently found the very best pair of shears I’ve ever had the pleasure of using at Our Place. Why? Well, besides being extremely functional, these handy things are also total stunners (much more attractive than the 2007 Office Max scissors you’ve been using) and have a special feature that proves they’re specifically designed for in-home use.
Like any good set of shears, this genius pair has durable, ever-sharp, stainless-steel blades. The blades are micro-serrated, which means they have mini divots that increase the total blade surface area for effective snipping. I put them to the test by cutting through carrots and flower stems with incredibly little resistance (a total lifesaver for my tired-from-typing wrists and fingers). They’ve also been designed to include one of my favorite snipper elements: two little slots for herb stripping. Just below the handle, you’ll find these helpful holes in which you can, and should, gently pull herb stems through for seamless leaf removal. As someone who relies heavily on chimichurri, salsa, and zhoug, it’s a feature I use practically daily.
When it comes to holding the Shear Genius, we’re talking about complete comfort. With ample knuckle room, a grippy handle with a little give, and superb balance between handle and blade, I think I could easily hold the things for literal hours. Which, I basically have done, keeping the snippers out through long cooking projects, using them as frequently as possible, and actively noticing how much easier my prep had become. Plus, once I was done, and the shears were coated in a healthy layer of cilantro, olive oil, chilis, and/or dried fruit, I just separated the two blades and hand washed the easy-to-clean components in a jiffy.
Okay, onto the reason why I think these shears reign supreme: They’re got a teeny detail on the back of the handle that’s hard to miss but has totally changed my life recently. Above, you can see the small stainless-steel stub atop on the left side of the handles. What’s it for? Well, opening packages of course! Instead of dulling your nice kitchen shear blades, finding yourself frustrated with that aforementioned arts and crafts pair, or, like me, using a house key, now you can just safely utilize the backside of the Shear Genius and slice open any package, no matter how hefty the tape. TBH, before using it, I thought this feature was just a nice little add-on. But, since it’s the holiday season and I’ve been receiving more packages than usual, I’ve put the thing to good use and let me tell you, it truly is so handy.
Long story short: Every kitchen needs — no, every kitchen deserves — these shears. Comfy, multi-purposed, durable, and stunning, I’m gonna go so far as to say I think you should probably stock up one more than one pair. Slip these puppies into a few stockings and I think you’ll easily win this year’s gifting MVP.
by Furnishly | Sep 27, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Style
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Undoubtedly, you’ve heard about Our Place at this point. I mean, after all the internet fanfare and love letters to the stylish kitchenware brand’s essentials, you probably have the famous Always Pan in your kitchen right now. Gorgeous beyond belief, the products this innovative brand launches continually knock our socks (or should we say oven mitts) right off, time and time again. Recently, they’ve been on a roll, dropping new chef-worthy products at a rapid pace, and in doing so, have proven that one’s kitchen should be a place of form-meets-function.
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With a new ovenware set that makes weeknight dinners a total breeze, mini versions of their best-selling cast iron cookware, and the most attractive food storage containers we’ve ever seen, you can’t blame us if we thought Our Place might be taking a little hiatus on the “new products” front. Well, we were wrong — today, Sept. 27, the genius brand is launching what might just be their biggest drop since the Always Pan itself: The Tableware Collection. A whole range of plates, bowls, carafes, platters, mugs, glasses, and a card game (!?!?!), the newly stocked section of Our Place’s site is bound to become home base for all of your tabletop needs.
If you’re anything like us, you’re seriously excited about this. I mean, with dinnerware and serving-ware this stunning, the drop could alter the entire aesthetic feel of your kitchen. Let’s break it down, shall we?
There are four available colors for every piece; Steam, Terracotta, Spice, and Char, each of which perfectly accompanies the cookware of the same hue and is ideal for mixing and matching with other tableware pieces. You can snag one of the four tableware bundles: The Starter Set, Dinner For Four (this one even includes the Always Pan), Set The Table, and Everyone’s Invited.
Or, if you feel you fall more in the DIY camp, perhaps you opt to design your own set by choosing specific sizes and colors according to your liking or needs. Both the set of (four) plates and the set of (four) bowls comes in a variety different sizes, ranging from Mini to Full. In other words, whether you’re setting the table for a seven-course meal or consider yourself a dishwashing procrastinator, you’ll have more than enough bowls and/or plates at your disposal.
For the hosts in the house, you’ll probably want to head over to the Gather Platter and Gather Bowl pages respectively to get your hands on serving dishes fit for royalty. The Gather Bowl comes as a set of two different sizes of large, rounded and versatile bowls perfect for serving everything from pasta to fruit salad to fried rice (pro tip: the Full sized plate fits exactly atop the larger Gather bowl, doubling as a lid to keep food warm or for stacking). The Gather Platter comes as a pair of multi-sized, oblong serving pieces which we think could do wonders for literally anything (food, jewelry, candles, centerpieces, you name it!).
Finally, you can choose between any of the four available hues in Our Place’s Day + Night mugs and drinking glasses, both of which come in a set of four and may be flawlessly accompanied by the graceful, head-turning Carafe (which is crafted from hand-blown glass and can hold anything from wine to almond milk to coffee — there’s even a cold brew filter included).
Bottom line: No matter which pieces you acquire (we’re tempted to get every single one), these stunners do a lot more than just sit pretty. Plus, each piece is oven-, microwave-, fridge-, and dishwasher-safe. With clean lines, high-quality materials, and versatile applications, there’s finally a table setting worthy of sharing the same room as the Always Pan. Thanks, Our Place.
by Furnishly | Sep 17, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Style
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There are a handful of DTC brands that have truly revolutionized the cookware landscape over the past few years, and Our Place reigns high at the top of the list. I’m talking about the groundbreaking brand that brought to market the Always Pan (which does the job of a fry pan, sauté pan, steamer, skillet, saucier, saucepan, nonstick pan, spatula, and spoon rest) as well as its snazzy companion piece, the Perfect Pot. Our Place excels at bringing restaurant-quality craftsmanship to home cookware, making it easier for non-professional chefs to enjoy their time in the kitchen and produce stellar results. Not only do they do their jobs like champs, they also come in a curated selection of sumptuous hues that double as kitchen decor.
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And this week, Our Place announced the launch of the sure-to-sell-out Container Collection, a colored-glass storage system that does what Our Place does best: perform phenomenally and look darn good while doing it.
This isn’t the brand’s first foray away from pots and pans — far from it, in fact. In addition to ovenware such as roasting dishes and baking mats (along with prep tools including knives and cutting boards), the brand excels at crafting elegant, durable drinking glasses, mugs, plates, bowls, and other table essentials. We’re also big fans of their Traditionware, which features pieces inspired by cultural celebrations across the world. With the Container Collection, though, Our Place is bringing its top-quality craftsmanship to the food storage space.
Sure, cooking a new meal from scratch every night sounds dreamy, but back in reality, Our Place understands that properly storing and reheating leftovers is a vital part of the everyday cooking experience. With this new launch, no longer will leftovers be relegated to potentially harmful plastic takeout containers you’ve been repurposing for way too long. These glass beauties are nontoxic, heat-resistant, lightweight yet durable, and reusable basically forever. They’re safe to put in the microwave and oven, which means you don’t have to deal with dirtying up an extra dish when it’s time to reheat your food. Use them in the fridge for leftovers you’re planning to eat within a few days, or fill them with sauces, soups, and stews, and pop them in the freezer. They’re designed to work where you need them, when you need them. (And, when you don’t need them for food, they’re stylish enough to function as flower vases — talk about multipurpose!)
The new collection includes three sizes of containers — 1.5 cups, 2.25 cups, and 4.25 cups — and you can buy them in sets of three or six. The line is available in Sunset (a rich amber hue), Eve (a deep teal), and Clear (self-explanatory). You’ll also get one-size-fits-all lids, another user-friendly detail that makes cooking faster and easier. If all of this sounds fantastic to you, well, I can guarantee you’re not alone. Our Place launches are notorious for selling out quickly, so if you want to snag your own, place your order ASAP — because there probably won’t be any, ahem, left over for long.
Buy: Container Collection, Set of 3, $65
by Furnishly | Sep 13, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Style
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If you’re a fan of this new skillet, or you’ve been toying with the idea of getting one, you’ll love this latest Our Place launch. Starting today, you can get your hands on the extremely adorable Tiny Cast Iron Always Pan: a $60 mini version designed for single-serve dinners, side dishes, frying eggs, and more. And that’s not the only news — they’ve also released the Fearless Fry, a stainless steel and silicone splatter guard for frying, sautéing, and more, without any of the counter mess.
Just like its full-size counterpart, the Tiny Cast Iron Always Pan has a matte-black enameled surface for high-performing cast-iron cookware that’s also easy to clean. Achieve gorgeous sears and beautifully baked dishes minus the worries about pre-seasoning and stuck-on food that can come with traditional cast iron.
It comes in at 6.5 inches in diameter, so it’ll be great for frying an egg or two, cooking a single piece of chicken or fish, or making individual baked frittatas, cobblers, or skillet cookies (yum!). As the owner of another type of mini fry pan, I can attest to how wonderful it is cleaning such a small pan versus scrubbing a larger skillet down when you’ve only used it for a small task.
As for the Fearless Fry, Our Place’s ingenious take on a splatter guard, it’s an item you’re guaranteed to use almost daily if you do a lot of pan-searing, shallow frying, or sautéing. It has a stainless steel interior for a sturdy design and a silicone exterior for easy cleanup. Anyone who’s struggled to hand-wash their mesh splatter shield in the sink will appreciate this handy tool! What’s more is that you can fold just one side back to stir while you cook without having to remove the entire piece. And, while it’s custom-designed to fit the Always Pan and Perfect Pot, it comes in at 10.9 inches wide and 13 inches long if you want to see if it’ll fit over a skillet you already have at home.
Our Place is constantly inventing smart products to make everyday cooking much more seamless, and these two new products are certainly no exception!
by Furnishly | Aug 25, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Style
Erin CavotoCommerce Writer
Erin writes about all things shopping-related for The Kitchn, including highlighting small cookware brands, testing cool products, or scoping out need-to-know sales. She’s also a regular at the Trader Joe’s cheese section and has a never-ending supply of tea at home.
