Home Cooking Essentials You Need ASAP

Start building out your home kitchen without breaking your budget.

Being a semi-adult means you’re probably starting to take care of yourself more. And while you might have things like laundry and paying your bills on lock, other tasks can seem more daunting—especially when it comes to anything related to the kitchen.

I mean, where do you even start? What should you buy? How many pans should you have? What’s a serrated knife, and do you even need one? Thankfully, our friends at Our Place have boiled it down to the essentials, making it easier than ever to shop. Oh, and did we mention you get 15% off your entire purchase, too? Let’s get shopping!

1. The Pan That Went Viral, But Better

The pan that took the internet by storm, the Always Pan is the first product that made Our Place famous. The 8-in-1 pan can seriously do it all, and then some. But Our Place didn’t stop there—they decided to upgrade the best pan on the market and make it even better.

The Always Pan 2.0—$150.00

2. The Perfect Pot For Soup + More

Every kitchen needs a quality stock pot for batch cooking. Whether you’re making a big pot of soup, pasta for a crowd, or just boiling up some veggies, this pan is called the Perfect Pot for a reason. Plus, there are plenty of accessories you can add to turn it into a steamer, braiser, and so much more.

The Perfect Pot—$165.00

3. A Nice Set Of Drinkware

Mismatched glasses are fine when you’re in your dorm, but once you upgrade to an actual living space, having a set of glasses really elevates your look. The Night + Day glasses are the ultimate utility glass since they can be used for water, cocktails, and even ice cream!

Night + Day Glasses—$50 for 4, $90 for 8

4. Matching Tableware

Knowing how to properly set a table can really make it look like you know how to throw a dinner party and entertain your friends. But a huge set of dishes can be expensive AF, so we don’t blame you for not wanting to spend a fortune. Thankfully, Our Place has the Starter Set, which comes with two sets of plates and bowls for all your dining needs.

Starter Set—$145

5. A Solid Cast Iron Pan

Cast iron cooking is a skill everyone should master. What was once a daunting task (keeping your pan seasoned, knowing how to properly clean it…) has now been simplified. The Always Cast Iron Pan is made from a special material that is easy to clean and never needs to be treated. Your taste buds will thank you for it.

Always Cast Iron Pan—$155

6. Trivets For Your Hot Pans

Every kitchen needs some accessories, and you don’t want to make the mistake of setting a hot pan on your counter and having it damage the surface. Throw hot foods right on the table by using one of the Our Place Pleat Trivet. Equal parts cute and functional.

Pleat Trivet—$35

7. A Few Kitchen Gadgets That Do It All

Aside from the big kitchen gear, you’re also going to need some of the basic tools to get all your cooking jobs done. Grabbing a solid set of knives will allow you to cut anything you could think of. Shears are versatile for breaking down things like whole chickens and cutting through tough materials. And you’re going to need a cutting board or two to chop everything on!

Knife Trio—$145

Shear Genius—$25

Daily Board—$40

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