In a cookware industry still dominated by toxic non-stick coatings and forever chemicals, Our Place has engineered a groundbreaking solution that’s capturing the attention of health-conscious consumers and renowned scientists alike. The Titanium Pro Cookware Set, featuring revolutionary NoCo® (No Coating) technology, represents the first truly coating-free non-stick cookware that’s built to last a lifetime. With an endorsement from neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman and backed by innovative engineering that mimics nature’s Lotus Effect, Our Place is redefining what safe, high-performance cooking looks like. Founded by activist and entrepreneur Shiza Shahid, this isn’t just cookware—it’s a statement about health, sustainability, and the power of gathering around the table.
What Is Our Place? The Brand Revolutionizing Cookware Through Community and Innovation
Our Place is a direct-to-consumer cookware brand founded in 2019 by Shiza Shahid, Amir Tehrani, and Zach Rosner with a mission that extends far beyond selling pots and pans. The company’s philosophy centers on the belief that home cooking has the power to unite people and foster meaningful connections across cultures, generations, and communities.
The Founder: Shiza Shahid’s Remarkable Journey
Shiza Shahid’s path to cookware entrepreneurship is as inspiring as it is unconventional. Born and raised in Islamabad, Pakistan, Shahid spent her early teen years as a volunteer worker and activist, beginning work in women’s prisons at age 14 and volunteering at relief camps following the devastating 2005 Kashmir earthquake that killed nearly 85,000 people.
At 18, Shahid received a scholarship to Stanford University, moving halfway across the world to pursue her education. During this transition, she discovered a profound connection to cooking as a way to combat homesickness and create community in an unfamiliar country. Notably, Shahid’s mother had intentionally never taught her daughters to cook, wanting them to focus on careers rather than being confined to traditional domestic roles. When Shahid returned home from college and asked her mother to teach her, it became a choice—a way to reclaim her cultural identity on her own terms rather than fulfilling societal expectations.
Shahid’s most well-known achievement prior to Our Place was co-founding the Malala Fund alongside her close friend and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai in 2013. After Yousafzai survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban for advocating girls’ education, Shahid helped build a global movement that has since impacted millions of girls worldwide. Her work earned recognition on Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list and Time’s “30 Under 30” world change-makers list.
In 2017, Shahid partnered with AngelList to co-found NOW.Ventures, a funding platform dedicated to investing in early-stage companies focused on turning social challenges into entrepreneurial opportunities. This experience exposed her to innovative problem-solvers across industries and inspired her to tackle an everyday issue herself: cookware that celebrates multicultural cooking while being safe, sustainable, and beautifully designed.
The Our Place Mission: Building a Bigger Table
The name “Our Place” derives from the welcoming phrase “come over to our place”—an open invitation that represents the brand’s core values of inclusivity and community. As immigrants to America, Shahid and her husband Amir Tehrani literally found their place by cooking and sharing food with new friends who became their chosen family.
Our Place cookware is designed not just for functionality but to celebrate the culinary traditions of diverse communities, particularly immigrant and first-generation Americans whose food cultures have often been underrepresented in mainstream kitchenware marketing. The brand’s imagery consistently features diverse families and real people cooking in authentic home environments, steering clear of the sterile, staged photography common in the industry.
The Titanium Pro Cookware Set: Revolutionary NoCo® Technology Explained
The Titanium Pro Cookware Set represents Our Place’s most ambitious product to date—a complete reimagining of non-stick cookware that eliminates toxic coatings entirely through patented engineering and materials science.
What Is NoCo® Technology?
NoCo® stands for “No Coating”—and that’s precisely what makes this technology revolutionary. For decades, the cookware industry has relied on chemical coatings to create non-stick surfaces, with the vast majority still using PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly known as forever chemicals. These synthetic chemicals persist in the environment for decades or centuries and have been linked to serious health concerns including cancer, fertility issues, thyroid disorders, and immune system dysfunction.
Our Place’s NoCo® technology is the very first of its kind, setting an entirely new standard in cookware manufacturing. Instead of applying a chemical coating to create a slippery surface, the Titanium Pro cookware uses ultra-durable titanium—which is 300 percent harder than stainless steel—to create an interior surface that is virtually indestructible and naturally non-stick through its engineered structure rather than chemical properties.
The Lotus Effect: Nature-Inspired Engineering
The genius of NoCo® technology lies in its biomimicry—the practice of learning from and mimicking strategies found in nature to solve human design challenges. The titanium interior features a precisely engineered pattern pressed into the metal surface that mimics the Lotus Effect, a phenomenon observed in lotus leaves where water droplets form perfect spheres and roll off rather than being absorbed.
On lotus leaves, this effect occurs due to microscopic structures on the leaf surface combined with waxy coating that makes the surface hydrophobic (water-repelling). Our Place engineers replicated this principle by creating a micro-textured surface pattern on the titanium that’s invisible to the naked eye but creates similar water-repelling properties.
The pattern simultaneously accomplishes two objectives:
Surface Tension Manipulation: The raised portions of the pattern create a naturally hydrophobic surface that repels liquids and prevents food from adhering during cooking
Airflow and Release: The sunken pockets between the raised pattern create airflow beneath food, allowing it to cook through and self-release when ready, signaling to the cook that food is properly seared and ready to flip
This dual-function design means the cookware excels at high-heat searing while maintaining the convenience of non-stick cooking—truly the best of both worlds.
Constructed, Not Coated: What This Means for Longevity
Traditional non-stick cookware, even ceramic options, relies on coatings that are applied to the pan surface. These coatings inevitably degrade over time through:
- Abrasion from metal utensils and aggressive scrubbing
- Thermal cycling as pans heat and cool repeatedly
- Chemical breakdown from acidic foods and cleaning products
- Physical damage from drops or impacts
Once the coating degrades, the pan loses its non-stick properties and must be replaced—often within 1-3 years for even high-quality options. This creates enormous waste and ongoing expense for consumers.
Because Our Place’s Titanium Pro cookware is constructed rather than coated, there’s no surface layer to wear away. The titanium pattern is an integral part of the pan itself, pressed directly into the metal during manufacturing. This construction method means the non-stick properties cannot degrade or disappear over time—the pan will perform the same way in year 20 as it does on day one, assuming proper care.
Tri-Ply Construction for Professional Performance
Beyond the revolutionary interior, the Titanium Pro cookware features fully-clad 3mm tri-ply construction throughout the entire pan, not just the bottom. This professional-grade design includes three layers:
Exterior Layer – Stainless Steel: The outer layer provides a high-shine, timeless appearance that works on all cooktops including induction. Stainless steel also offers excellent durability and resistance to corrosion while maintaining an attractive finish that ages gracefully.
Middle Layer – Aluminum Core: The thick aluminum core provides exceptional heat conductivity, ensuring fast, even heating across the entire cooking surface. This eliminates hot spots that can burn food and provides consistent temperature control crucial for professional cooking techniques.
Interior Layer – Ultra-Hardened Titanium: The cooking surface features the patented NoCo® micro-textured pattern that creates the non-stick effect while providing exceptional durability and heat tolerance.
The fully-sealed rims encapsulate the core aluminum layer completely, which serves two important functions: preventing water ingress during dishwasher cleaning and creating a smooth, hygienic surface without exposed seams where food particles could accumulate.
At 3mm thickness, the Titanium Pro cookware is actually thicker than most standard 5-ply cookware while offering superior performance. The strategic use of three carefully selected materials optimizes the balance between heating speed, temperature retention, and durability.
Dr. Andrew Huberman’s Endorsement: Why a Leading Neuroscientist Recommends Our Place
Dr. Andrew Huberman, the Stanford neuroscience professor and host of the massively popular Huberman Lab podcast, has publicly endorsed Our Place’s Titanium Always Pan Pro as his favorite cookware. This endorsement carries particular weight given Dr. Huberman’s rigorous, science-based approach to health optimization and his careful vetting of products before recommending them to his millions of followers.
Huberman’s Health-First Cookware Philosophy
On multiple episodes of the Huberman Lab podcast, Dr. Huberman has discussed the importance of minimizing exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals and environmental toxins as part of foundational health protocols. Cookware represents a daily exposure point where toxic chemicals from PFAS-containing non-stick coatings can leach into food, particularly at high temperatures or when the coating is scratched or degraded.
Dr. Huberman specifically praises the Titanium Always Pan Pro for its:
Zero Chemical Coating: The complete absence of PFAS, PTFE (Teflon), and other synthetic coatings means zero risk of chemical migration into food during cooking
Non-Degrading Performance: Unlike coated pans that lose their non-stick properties and potentially release coating fragments into food as they age, the Titanium Pro maintains consistent performance indefinitely
Easy Cleaning: The dishwasher-safe design and steel wool-compatible surface mean thorough cleaning without harsh chemical cleaners
Cooking Versatility: The extreme 1000°F heat tolerance allows for high-temperature cooking techniques that optimize food palatability and nutrition
The Huberman Lab Partnership
Our Place has created a dedicated landing page for Huberman Lab listeners, recognizing the alignment between Dr. Huberman’s evidence-based health optimization approach and Our Place’s commitment to toxin-free cooking. The partnership introduces Our Place to an audience deeply invested in making informed choices about products that impact their health.
For individuals following Dr. Huberman’s health protocols—which emphasize proper nutrition, minimizing toxic exposures, and making data-driven lifestyle choices—the Titanium Pro cookware represents a logical investment in creating a healthier home environment.
The Titanium Pro Cookware Set: Complete 10-Piece Collection
The comprehensive Titanium Pro Cookware Set includes everything needed to outfit a complete kitchen with professional-grade, toxin-free cookware at a significant value compared to purchasing pieces individually.
What’s Included in the Set
Titanium Always Pan® Pro (Large)
- 19.7 inches length, 10.9 inches diameter, 2.5 inches depth, 5.3 inches height with lid
- 3 quart capacity
- 4.6 pounds (body and lid)
- Replaces frying pan, sauté pan, steamer, saucepan, and more
- Deeper than traditional frying pans for increased versatility
- 360-degree pour rim for drip-free pouring
Titanium Mini Always Pan® Pro
- 16.7 inches length, 8.5 inches diameter, 3.1 inches depth, 4.6 inches height with lid
- 1.48 quart capacity
- 3.25 pounds (body and lid)
- Perfect for individual portions, side dishes, or small-batch cooking
- All the features of the larger Always Pan in a compact size
Titanium Perfect Pot® Pro (Large)
- 10.9 inches diameter, 5.4 inches body height, 8.3 inches height with lid
- 6.75 quart capacity
- 5.4 pounds (body and lid)
- Ideal for soups, stews, pasta, stock, deep frying, and batch cooking
- Generous capacity for family meals and meal prep
Titanium Mini Perfect Pot® Pro
- 8.5 inches diameter, 4 inches body height, 6.6 inches height with lid
- 2.75 quart capacity
- 3.75 pounds (body and lid)
- Perfect size for rice, grains, sauces, and smaller portions
- Versatile workhorse for everyday cooking
Metal and Silicone Spatula (2 included)
- 11.8 inches length, 2.6 inches width, 0.6 inches height
- Flexible stainless steel head safe for use with the titanium surface
- Comfortable, ergonomic silicone handle
- Features custom-designed built-in utensil rest system that works with all Our Place cookware
Silicone Spoon (2 included)
- 11.8 inches length, 2.6 inches width, 0.6 inches height
- Heat safe up to 1000°F (matching the cookware’s heat tolerance)
- Built-in utensil rest system
- Dishwasher safe for easy cleaning
The complete set provides four essential pieces of cookware covering all major cooking techniques (frying, sautéing, simmering, boiling, steaming, braising, deep frying) plus matching utensils specifically designed to work optimally with the titanium surface.
Pricing and Value
The Titanium Pro Cookware Set retails for $499.95, representing a $698 value when compared to purchasing each piece separately—a savings of $198 (approximately 28% discount). This pricing positions the set as a premium investment that’s accessible to serious home cooks who understand the long-term value of cookware that will last decades rather than years.
For context, professional-grade stainless steel cookware sets from brands like All-Clad typically range from $600-1200 for comparable pieces, and these don’t offer any non-stick properties. High-end ceramic non-stick options from brands like GreenPan or Caraway cost $300-600 but require replacement every 2-4 years as the coating degrades.
The Titanium Pro set’s true value proposition emerges when considering total cost of ownership over a 20-year period:
- Our Place Titanium Pro: $499.95 one-time investment (lasting 20+ years with lifetime warranty)
- Traditional Non-Stick: $200-400 every 2-3 years = $1,600-4,000 over 20 years
- Ceramic Non-Stick: $300-600 every 3-4 years = $1,500-3,000 over 20 years
The environmental impact is equally compelling—instead of sending 6-10 cookware sets to landfills over two decades, you purchase once and keep forever.
Extreme Heat Tolerance: 1000°F Performance
One of the Titanium Pro cookware’s most impressive specifications is its ability to withstand temperatures up to 1000°F (535°C) on all cooking surfaces including stovetop and oven. This extreme heat tolerance unlocks cooking techniques impossible with traditional non-stick cookware.
Why High Heat Matters
Perfect Searing: Achieving a proper sear on steaks, fish, or vegetables requires surface temperatures of 400-500°F. Traditional non-stick coatings typically max out at 400-500°F before breaking down, making them unsuitable for high-heat searing.
Oven Versatility: The 1000°F tolerance means these pans can go directly from stovetop to oven for techniques like:
- Pan-to-oven roasting for perfect proteins
- Finishing frittatas or Dutch babies under the broiler
- Baking cornbread or deep-dish pizzas directly in the pan
- Braising meats with stovetop sear followed by oven cooking
Wok-Style Cooking: High heat enables proper stir-frying with the intense, quick cooking that characterizes Asian wok cooking
Deglazing and Fond Development: The ability to reach high temperatures develops flavorful fond (browned bits) on the pan bottom, which can then be deglazed with wine or stock to create restaurant-quality pan sauces
Gold Finish Option Note
Our Place offers some Titanium Pro pieces in a gold-finished exterior. These gold pieces have a heat tolerance of 750°F rather than 1000°F due to the specific properties of the gold finish. While still impressive and suitable for virtually all home cooking applications, users seeking absolute maximum heat tolerance should opt for the chrome finish.
Dishwasher Safe and Metal Utensil Compatible: Real-World Durability
Perhaps nothing better illustrates the fundamental difference between coated and uncoated non-stick cookware than the Titanium Pro’s care recommendations, which are the polar opposite of traditional non-stick instructions.
Traditional Non-Stick Care (What NOT to Do)
Conventional non-stick cookware comes with extensive restrictions:
- Hand wash only (dishwashers will destroy the coating)
- Use only silicone, wood, or plastic utensils (metal will scratch and damage coating)
- Avoid abrasive scrubbers (will remove coating)
- Don’t use high heat (will break down coating)
- Replace every 2-3 years as coating degrades
These restrictions exist because the coating is fragile and temporary by nature—it’s a consumable layer designed to wear away gradually.
Titanium Pro Care (What You CAN Do)
The Titanium Pro inverts these restrictions:
Dishwasher Safe: Thanks to fully-sealed rims and durable stainless steel exterior, these pans can go straight in the dishwasher. The titanium interior won’t be damaged by harsh dishwasher detergents or high-temperature drying cycles.
Metal Utensil Safe: Use metal spatulas, whisks, forks, knives—whatever you need. The titanium surface is 300% harder than stainless steel, making it virtually impossible to scratch or damage with normal kitchen utensils.
Abrasive Cleaning Approved: The titanium interior is actually safe for use with abrasive scrubbers including steel wool. For deep cleaning, you can aggressively scrub to remove any food buildup in the micro-textured pattern without damaging the surface.
High Heat Approved: Cook at any temperature up to 1000°F without concern about damaging the pan.
This durability translates to genuine peace of mind—you can cook and clean naturally without constantly worrying about babying expensive cookware.
The Maintenance Ritual: Seasoning for Optimal Performance
While the Titanium Pro doesn’t require the extensive seasoning process of cast iron, Our Place recommends a simple maintenance routine to optimize the non-stick effect:
Initial Activation: Before first use, coat the interior with at least one teaspoon of high smoke point oil (such as avocado, grapeseed, or refined coconut oil) and heat the pan for 90 seconds to activate the non-stick properties.
Daily Use: Preheat the pan for 90 seconds before cooking and use at least a teaspoon of cooking oil or fat. Unlike some non-stick claims that suggest fat-free cooking, the Titanium Pro’s non-stick effect is enhanced by proper fat usage—this is actually healthier as it encourages appropriate fat intake rather than dry cooking.
After Deep Cleaning: Dishwasher cycles and aggressive deep cleaning can strip away the natural oil patina that enhances non-stick performance. After these cleanings, rub a teaspoon of neutral oil onto the interior before storage. The non-stick effect typically returns after 2-3 cooking sessions with this maintenance.
This minimal maintenance is significantly less demanding than cast iron seasoning while still acknowledging that the best non-stick performance comes from properly maintained cookware.
The Self-Release Cooking Technique: How Food Tells You When It’s Ready
One of the most interesting aspects of cooking with NoCo® technology is understanding how it differs from traditional super-slippery ceramic non-stick coatings.
Traditional Non-Stick: Slippery from the Start
Ceramic and PTFE-coated pans create an ultra-slippery surface where food slides around immediately upon contact. While convenient, this can actually work against proper cooking technique—food needs sufficient contact with heat to develop color, flavor, and texture through the Maillard reaction (the chemical process that creates browning and complex flavors).
Titanium Pro: Cook-Through and Release
The NoCo® technology works differently. When you first place food in the pan, it will stick slightly—and this is intentional and desirable. As the food cooks and develops proper searing, it naturally releases itself from the pan when ready. This self-release is actually a cooking indicator telling you the food has achieved proper browning and is ready to flip or plate.
This technique requires a slight mental adjustment for cooks accustomed to food sliding around in super-slippery pans, but it actually promotes better cooking:
Better Searing: The initial stick allows for proper heat transfer and browning Visual Feedback: The release signals doneness, teaching you proper timing Enhanced Flavor: The fond (browned bits) that develop contribute to pan sauce creation Technique Development: You learn to cook by feel and timing rather than relying on sliding food around
Professional chefs have long used stainless steel precisely because food sticks initially and then releases when properly cooked—the Titanium Pro brings this professional technique to home cooks with the added benefit of easier cleanup.
PFAS-Free Since Day One: Our Place’s Toxin-Free Commitment
Our Place distinguishes itself through an unwavering commitment to eliminating forever chemicals from cookware, a stance the company has maintained since its founding in 2019.
The PFAS Crisis in Cookware
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a family of thousands of synthetic chemicals that have been widely used since the 1940s in countless consumer products due to their water-resistant and stain-resistant properties. In cookware, PFAS chemicals (including PTFE, commonly known as Teflon) create slippery non-stick surfaces.
The problem: PFAS are called forever chemicals because they don’t break down in the environment or in the human body. They accumulate over time, and exposure has been linked to:
- Increased cancer risk (kidney, testicular, thyroid)
- Reproductive and developmental issues
- Weakened immune system function
- Hormone disruption and thyroid disease
- Liver damage
- Elevated cholesterol
- Reduced vaccine effectiveness in children
Despite these known health risks, the vast majority of non-stick cookware on the market still uses PFAS. Even products marketed as “PFOA-free” typically contain other PFAS chemicals—manufacturers simply switched to different forever chemicals within the same family to avoid specific regulations while maintaining the misleading health halo.
Our Place’s Original Solution: Ceramic Non-Stick
When Our Place launched the original Always Pan in 2019, the company used ceramic non-stick coating composed primarily of sand derivative and water—a genuinely PFAS-free alternative that lasts approximately 50% longer than traditional PTFE coatings.
This ceramic coating established Our Place’s reputation for prioritizing health and safety, attracting customers specifically seeking toxin-free cookware. The Always Pan became an Instagram sensation, selling out 30 times and accumulating waiting lists exceeding 60,000 customers.
However, ceramic coatings—while safer than PFAS—still face the fundamental limitation of all coatings: they eventually wear away and need replacement.
The Titanium Pro Evolution: Beyond Coating Entirely
The Titanium Pro line represents Our Place’s answer to the coating degradation problem. By engineering a cookware solution that’s constructed rather than coated, Our Place eliminates not just PFAS but the entire concept of a temporary surface layer that breaks down over time.
This innovation matters enormously because it removes the question of “when will this coating fail?” from the equation entirely. There is no coating to fail—the non-stick properties are inherent to the pan’s structure and will persist for as long as the pan physically exists.
Why Other “Titanium” Pans Aren’t the Same
Several other brands have recently introduced titanium-reinforced cookware, leading to consumer confusion about whether these products offer similar benefits to Our Place’s Titanium Pro line. The critical difference: other brands typically use titanium as an additive to a PFAS coating or coat their titanium patterns with PFAS, while Our Place’s technology is entirely coating-free.
Our Place’s interior pattern and patent-pending NoCo® technology is fundamentally different from other textured cookware on the market. While it may look visually similar to the untrained eye, the micro-textured surface that mimics the Lotus Effect combined with the ultra-hardened titanium naturally repels liquids without any coating whatsoever.
As stated on Our Place’s website: “Other patterned interiors don’t utilize this technology and often coat their patterns with potentially toxic coatings made with PFAS. We worked for years on this patent-pending technology to be able to create a pan that lasts a lifetime without the toxins.”
Rivet-Free Design: Hygiene and Aesthetics
An often-overlooked detail in the Titanium Pro cookware is the rivet-free interior design, which provides both practical and aesthetic benefits.
The Rivet Problem in Traditional Cookware
Most cookware attaches handles using rivets—metal fasteners that pass through the pan wall and interior cooking surface. These rivets create:
Hygiene Challenges: Food particles and grease accumulate around rivet bases, creating hard-to-clean areas that harbor bacteria. Even with thorough scrubbing, the crevice where rivet meets pan remains difficult to sanitize completely.
Aesthetic Issues: Raised rivet heads interrupt the smooth cooking surface, creating visual discontinuity.
Potential Hot Spots: Metal rivets can conduct heat differently than surrounding material, occasionally creating slight temperature variations.
Our Place’s Seamless Solution
The Titanium Pro uses an alternative attachment method that eliminates rivets from the interior cooking surface entirely. The interior remains completely smooth and seamless, making it:
- Dramatically easier to clean with no crevices for food buildup
- More hygienic with no bacterial harboring points
- More aesthetically refined with uninterrupted surface
- Easier to wipe dry completely
This attention to detail demonstrates Our Place’s obsessive approach to design—solving problems most consumers don’t consciously notice but subconsciously appreciate.
The Always Pan Design: Multi-Functional Cooking Vessel
The Titanium Always Pan Pro inherits the innovative design of the original Always Pan, which Our Place claims replaces eight traditional kitchen items in one vessel.
What the Always Pan Replaces
1. Frying Pan: Standard skillet functions for cooking eggs, pancakes, and more
2. Sauté Pan: Higher sides than traditional fry pans allow for sautéing with liquid
3. Steamer: The modular lid design enables steaming vegetables and proteins
4. Skillet: Large surface area suitable for cooking multiple portions
5. Saucier: Sloped sides work for stirring sauces without sharp corners where ingredients stick
6. Non-Stick Pan: The titanium interior provides non-stick benefits
7. Spatula Holder: The integrated utensil rest notch keeps your spatula at hand
8. Serving Dish: The elegant design makes it suitable for tableside serving
Design Elements That Enable Versatility
Greater Depth: At 2.5 inches deep, the Always Pan is significantly deeper than standard 10-inch frying pans (typically 1.5-2 inches). This extra depth enables:
- Cooking with more liquid for braising or poaching
- Boiling pasta or making rice without overflow
- Deep frying with appropriate oil depth
- One-pan meals that combine techniques
360-Degree Pour Rim: Unlike traditional pans with a single pour spout, the Always Pan features a continuous pour rim around the entire circumference. This allows you to pour from any angle, accommodating both right and left-handed cooks and enabling pouring from optimal positions regardless of pan orientation on the stove.
Modular Steam-Release Lid: The glass lid features steam vents that can be rotated to control moisture release, allowing you to:
- Fully seal for maximum moisture retention when braising
- Partially vent for controlled reduction
- Fully open for maximum evaporation when desired
Integrated Spoon Rest: The handle features a notched design that securely holds the included spatula and spoon, eliminating the need for a separate spoon rest on your counter and keeping utensils immediately accessible while cooking.
Helper Handle: A small secondary handle opposite the main handle makes it easier to lift and maneuver the pan with two hands when full, or to stabilize the pan during aggressive stirring.
This thoughtful design reduces kitchen clutter by consolidating multiple single-purpose items into one versatile vessel, aligning with minimalist kitchen philosophies and small-space living.
The Perfect Pot Pro: From Stock to Deep Frying
The Titanium Perfect Pot Pro complements the Always Pan by covering cooking techniques that require high walls and large capacity.
Large Capacity (6.75 Quarts)
The substantial 6.75-quart capacity accommodates:
- Pasta cooking for 4-6 people with room for proper water volume
- Stock and soup making in batch quantities for freezing
- Braising large cuts of meat like pork shoulder or short ribs
- Deep frying with sufficient oil depth for proper temperature control
- Corn on the cob, shellfish boils, and other high-volume cooking
Deep Frying Excellence
One of the Perfect Pot’s standout applications is deep frying. The combination of:
- High heat tolerance (1000°F) far exceeding typical frying oil temperatures (350-375°F)
- Titanium interior that won’t be damaged by hot oil
- Substantial depth preventing dangerous oil overflow
- Excellent heat distribution maintaining consistent oil temperature
- Easy cleanup without coating degradation concerns
Makes this an ideal vessel for making fried chicken, donuts, tempura, French fries, and other deep-fried foods at home without specialized equipment.
The Mini Versions: Right-Sized Cooking
Both the Mini Always Pan Pro (1.48 quarts) and Mini Perfect Pot Pro (2.75 quarts) serve specific purposes beyond simply being scaled-down versions of their larger siblings.
Single-Portion Cooking: Ideal for cooking one or two servings without wasting energy heating a large pan
Side Dishes: Perfect size for sauces, vegetables, or grains to accompany main dishes in the larger cookware
Meal Prep: Efficient for cooking multiple small-batch items simultaneously using multiple burners
Small Kitchens: Better proportioned for compact stoves and limited storage
Efficiency: Smaller volume means faster heating and less energy consumption
The mini sizes enable more precise right-sizing of cookware to task, eliminating the common scenario of using oversized pots and pans for small-quantity cooking.
Limited Lifetime Warranty: Standing Behind Quality
Our Place’s limited lifetime warranty for the Titanium Pro line demonstrates the company’s confidence in the durability and longevity of their engineered cookware.
What the Warranty Covers
The limited lifetime warranty covers manufacturing defects and material failures under normal household use. This means if your Titanium Pro cookware develops structural issues, loses its handle attachment, or exhibits problems resulting from manufacturing defects, Our Place will repair or replace it.
What Makes a Lifetime Warranty Meaningful
Many cookware brands offer limited lifetime warranties, but these vary dramatically in their practical value. Our Place’s warranty is particularly meaningful because:
No Coating to Fail: Traditional non-stick warranties typically exclude normal coating wear—the very thing most likely to fail. Since there’s no coating on Titanium Pro cookware, this exclusion doesn’t apply.
Structural Durability: The solid construction using professional-grade materials means structural failures are genuinely rare, making warranty claims less likely while still providing protection.
Brand Reputation: Our Place has built a reputation for responsive customer service and honoring warranties fairly, giving the guarantee practical value beyond legal language.
100-Day Trial Period
In addition to the lifetime warranty, Our Place offers a 100-day trial period with free returns. This extended trial window (more than three months) provides ample time to:
- Cook with the pans through multiple cooking sessions
- Learn the technique of cook-through and self-release
- Season the pans properly and experience optimal performance
- Compare performance to your previous cookware
- Make an informed decision about keeping the investment
The generous trial period signals confidence in the product—Our Place knows that customers who properly learn to use the Titanium Pro cookware consistently choose to keep it.
Cooking with Titanium Pro: Techniques and Best Practices
Maximizing the performance of Titanium Pro cookware requires understanding how to work with its unique properties.
Preheating: The 90-Second Rule
Always preheat the pan for 90 seconds before adding food. This critical step:
- Ensures even temperature distribution across the cooking surface
- Activates the non-stick properties of the textured surface
- Prevents food from sticking during the initial cooking phase
- Enables proper searing and browning
To test if the pan is ready, add a few drops of water—they should form rolling beads that dance across the surface. This indicates the pan has reached proper temperature and the Lotus Effect is fully engaged.
Fat Is Your Friend
While some non-stick marketing suggests fat-free cooking, optimal results with the Titanium Pro come from using appropriate cooking fats:
Minimum Recommendation: At least one teaspoon of high smoke point oil per cooking session
Ideal Oils:
- Avocado oil (smoke point ~520°F)
- Refined coconut oil (smoke point ~450°F)
- Grapeseed oil (smoke point ~420°F)
- Ghee (smoke point ~485°F)
- Light olive oil (smoke point ~465°F)
Avoid:
- Extra virgin olive oil for high-heat cooking (smoke point ~375°F)
- Butter alone at very high heat (smoke point ~350°F, though acceptable for medium-high cooking)
- Unrefined oils with low smoke points
Using adequate fat not only improves cooking performance but also aligns with current nutritional science understanding that healthy fats are essential for nutrient absorption, hormone production, and satiety.
The Self-Release Technique
Understanding and embracing the self-release cooking method is key to Titanium Pro mastery:
Step 1 – Initial Contact: Place food in preheated pan. It will stick slightly—this is normal and desired.
Step 2 – Resist the Urge: Don’t try to move or flip the food immediately. Allow it to cook undisturbed.
Step 3 – Self-Release Signal: When the food has achieved proper searing and crust development, it will naturally release from the pan. If you try to flip and it resists, it’s not ready—give it another 30-60 seconds.
Step 4 – Flip with Confidence: Once released, food flips easily and shows beautiful browning.
This technique works for:
- Steaks and chops achieving restaurant-quality crust
- Fish fillets with crispy skin
- Pancakes with even golden color
- Hash browns and latkes with maximum crispiness
- Pan-fried chicken with excellent browning
What Excels in Titanium Pro Cookware
Certain cooking applications particularly shine with the Titanium Pro:
High-Heat Searing: Steaks, pork chops, duck breast, and thick fish like tuna benefit enormously from the 1000°F heat tolerance and excellent heat distribution.
Crispy-Bottom Foods: Hash browns, latkes, pan-fried potatoes, and Korean-style crispy rice achieve superior texture due to the excellent heat transfer and self-release properties.
Egg Cookery: Once properly seasoned, the pans handle eggs beautifully—from fluffy scrambles to crispy-edged fried eggs to French omelets.
One-Pan Meals: The Always Pan’s depth and versatility enable complete meals cooked start to finish in a single pan—brown protein, sauté vegetables, add liquid and deglaze, simmer to completion.
Pan Sauces: The ability to develop fond without coating concerns, combined with excellent heat control, makes these pans ideal for classical pan sauce construction.
Acidic Dishes: Unlike reactive metals like aluminum or copper, the titanium interior is non-reactive, meaning you can cook tomato sauces, wine-based dishes, and citrus-heavy preparations without metallic flavors or discoloration.
Cleaning and Maintenance: Practical Realities
Despite the dishwasher-safe rating, understanding optimal cleaning approaches extends the life and performance of your investment.
Daily Cleaning
For Light Use: A quick wash with dish soap and a soft sponge suffices. The non-stick properties mean food slides off easily even without aggressive scrubbing.
For Normal Use: Hand wash or dishwasher both work. If hand washing, a bristle brush can clean the micro-textured pattern more effectively than a flat sponge.
Important Note: Use soft sponges on the stainless steel exterior to avoid scratching the polished finish. The titanium interior is scratch-proof, but the exterior will show scratches if scrubbed with abrasive pads.
Deep Cleaning
When food builds up in the micro-textured pattern (typically after very high-heat cooking or sticky foods), employ deeper cleaning:
Boiling Deglazing Method:
- Add 1-2 cups water to the pan
- Add 1 tablespoon baking soda
- Bring to a boil on the stovetop
- Let boil for 2-3 minutes
- Pour out and scrub with bristle brush or even steel wool
- Rinse and dry thoroughly
Baking Soda Paste Method:
- Mix baking soda and vinegar to form a thick paste
- Apply paste to interior surface
- Let sit for 10-15 minutes
- Scrub vigorously with brush or steel wool
- Rinse thoroughly and dry
The ability to use aggressive cleaning methods including steel wool sets these pans apart from any coated cookware, where such scrubbing would destroy the non-stick surface.
Re-Seasoning After Deep Cleaning
After aggressive deep cleaning or dishwasher cycles, the natural oil patina that enhances non-stick performance may be stripped away. Restore it by:
- Ensure pan is completely dry
- Add 1 teaspoon neutral oil to interior
- Use paper towel to rub oil over entire interior surface in thin, even layer
- Heat pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes
- Allow to cool
- Wipe out excess oil
This quick seasoning process typically needs to be done every few weeks with regular dishwasher use, or monthly with hand washing. After 2-3 subsequent cooking sessions, the optimal non-stick properties fully return.
The Environmental Case for Buy-It-For-Life Cookware
The Titanium Pro cookware embodies principles of sustainable consumption that extend beyond material selection to encompass the entire product lifecycle.
The Waste Crisis of Disposable Cookware
The average American household replaces non-stick cookware every 2-4 years as coatings degrade. Over a 40-year period of home cooking, this equals:
- 10-20 complete cookware set replacements
- Approximately 40-80 individual pans discarded to landfills
- Hundreds of pounds of aluminum, steel, and plastic waste
- Ongoing manufacturing energy consumption for replacement production
- Continuous extraction of virgin materials for new products
Most cookware isn’t recyclable through standard municipal programs because the bonded materials (aluminum base + coating) can’t be easily separated. The result: nearly all discarded non-stick cookware ends in landfills where PFAS coatings leach into soil and groundwater for decades.
The Titanium Pro Alternative
By engineering cookware that genuinely lasts a lifetime:
- One purchase replaces 10-20 future purchases
- Zero mid-life replacements means zero disposal waste
- Amortized environmental impact approaches zero over decades of use
- Production energy is justified by multi-decade lifespan
- Materials (stainless steel, aluminum, titanium) are all infinitely recyclable at true end-of-life
The seemingly higher upfront cost ($499.95) actually represents the lowest total environmental impact when spread across 30-40 years of use—approximately $12-16 per year for a complete cookware set.
Sustainable Materials Selection
Each material in the Titanium Pro construction was chosen partly for environmental reasons:
Titanium: Extremely abundant element (9th most common in Earth’s crust), highly durable, fully recyclable
Stainless Steel: Made from recycled content (industry average 60-85% recycled steel), infinitely recyclable without quality degradation
Aluminum: Highly recyclable (95% less energy to recycle than producing virgin aluminum), excellent conductor reducing energy waste during cooking
This materials palette stands in stark contrast to synthetic coating chemistries that create persistent pollutants and can’t be recycled.
Our Place Beyond Cookware: The Complete Kitchen Ecosystem
While the Titanium Pro represents Our Place’s flagship achievement in cookware engineering, the brand offers a complete kitchen ecosystem designed with the same attention to design, health, and sustainability.
The Original Always Pan and Perfect Pot
The ceramic non-stick versions that launched the brand remain available in Our Place’s signature colors (including Spice, Steam, Sage, Blue Salt, and limited edition shades). These provide:
- Lower price point than Titanium Pro for budget-conscious consumers
- Colorful design options for those prioritizing aesthetics
- Proven PFAS-free ceramic technology
- 450°F heat tolerance (lower than Titanium Pro but sufficient for most cooking)
The original pans suit customers who want Our Place’s design philosophy and toxin-free commitment without the premium investment of titanium.
The Wonder Oven
Our Place’s 6-in-1 air fryer and toaster oven combines multiple functions:
- Air frying with powerful convection
- Toasting bread and bagels
- Baking cookies and small batches
- Roasting vegetables and proteins
- Reheating leftovers efficiently
- Dehydrating fruits and vegetables
Brand co-founder Shiza Shahid uses this appliance three times daily, praising its versatility and constant utility in her personal kitchen.
Additional Product Lines
Splendor Blender: High-performance blending for smoothies, soups, and more
Dream Cooker: Versatile countertop cooking appliance
Tableware Collection: Plates, bowls, and serving pieces in coordinating colors
Glassware: Drinking glasses designed to complement the aesthetic
Bakeware: Baking dishes and pans for oven cooking
This comprehensive product ecosystem allows customers to outfit an entire kitchen with cohesive, health-conscious, beautifully designed pieces from a single brand that shares consistent values.
The Our Place Community: More Than Customers
One of Our Place’s differentiating factors is the genuine community the brand has cultivated around its mission of bringing people together through food.
Social Media Presence
Our Place maintains highly engaged social media channels featuring:
- User-generated recipe content showcasing diverse cuisines
- Stories from community members about how cooking connects them to culture and family
- Behind-the-scenes content from the design and engineering process
- Educational posts about cookware safety and sustainable choices
The brand’s Instagram, in particular, features real customers cooking real food in real kitchens—eschewing the overly styled, aspirational imagery common in the industry for authentic representation of how people actually cook.
Representation and Inclusion
From its inception, Our Place has centered immigrant communities, people of color, and underrepresented voices in its marketing and storytelling. Shahid’s personal experience as a Pakistani immigrant informs the brand’s commitment to celebrating the culinary traditions that mainstream cookware marketing historically ignored or appropriated.
This representation extends beyond marketing to product development—Our Place designs cookware that accommodates diverse cooking styles from various cultures rather than defaulting to Western European cooking as the universal standard.
Physical Retail Experience
In 2022, Our Place opened its first physical retail locations in Los Angeles, with a New York location following. These stores serve as community gathering spaces featuring:
- Live cooking demonstrations showcasing recipe versatility
- Family portraits and community stories displayed as art
- Opportunities to handle and examine products in person
- Educational resources about cookware safety and sustainable cooking
The stores reflect the brand’s values of community and gathering, creating spaces where cooking becomes a shared experience rather than a transactional purchase.
Who Should Invest in Our Place Titanium Pro Cookware?
The Titanium Pro set represents a significant investment, making it important to understand who benefits most from these products.
Ideal Buyers
Health-Conscious Individuals: Those prioritizing toxin-free living and concerned about PFAS exposure from traditional non-stick cookware
Serious Home Cooks: Anyone who cooks regularly and appreciates professional-quality equipment that enhances cooking performance
High-Heat Cooking Enthusiasts: Home cooks who sear steaks, stir-fry at high heat, or transfer pans from stovetop to oven frequently
Sustainability-Minded Consumers: Individuals committed to buy-it-for-life purchases that minimize waste and environmental impact
Dr. Huberman Protocol Followers: Those implementing Dr. Huberman’s health optimization strategies and seeking to minimize environmental toxin exposure
Dishwasher Users: Households that value dishwasher-safe cookware for convenience and thorough sanitization
Small Household Consolidators: People seeking to minimize kitchen clutter by using versatile, multi-functional pieces
Gift Givers: Those seeking high-quality, lasting gifts for weddings, housewarmings, or milestone occasions
Consider Alternatives If:
Budget Constraints: The $499.95 investment may not be feasible for all budgets. The original ceramic Always Pan ($145) provides many benefits at a lower price point.
Color Preference: If you specifically want colorful cookware, the original line offers numerous color options while Titanium Pro is available only in chrome or gold metallic finishes.
Gentle Cooking Only: If you primarily cook at low-to-medium temperatures without high-heat searing, the extreme capabilities of Titanium Pro may be unnecessary.
Rental or Temporary Situation: If you’re in temporary housing or plan to move internationally, the investment may not align with your timeline.
Comparing Our Place to Competing Premium Cookware
Understanding how the Titanium Pro positions against other premium cookware helps contextualize its value proposition.
Vs. All-Clad D3 Stainless Steel
All-Clad Strengths: Proven longevity (genuinely lasts decades), professional-grade construction, induction compatible, made in USA
All-Clad Weaknesses: No non-stick properties, requires significant technique for foods like eggs and fish, more difficult cleanup, typically requires more cooking fat
Titanium Pro Advantages: Non-stick benefits while maintaining stainless steel durability, easier cleanup, dishwasher safe, similar longevity at comparable price
Vs. Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron
Le Creuset Strengths: Excellent heat retention, oven-safe, beautiful colors, true heirloom quality
Le Creuset Weaknesses: Very heavy, not suitable for quick-heating applications, enamel can chip, requires careful handling, hand wash recommended
Titanium Pro Advantages: Much lighter weight, faster heating, true non-stick properties, metal utensil safe, dishwasher safe, no chipping concerns
Vs. GreenPan Ceramic Non-Stick
GreenPan Strengths: PFAS-free ceramic coating, more affordable, available in various colors
GreenPan Weaknesses: Coating degrades over 2-4 years requiring replacement, lower heat tolerance (~450°F), hand wash recommended, not metal utensil safe
Titanium Pro Advantages: No coating to degrade (lifetime performance), extreme heat tolerance (1000°F), dishwasher and metal utensil safe, better long-term value despite higher upfront cost
Vs. Caraway Ceramic Cookware
Caraway Strengths: Aesthetically pleasing colors, PFAS-free ceramic, modern design, organized storage solutions
Caraway Weaknesses: Ceramic coating requires replacement over time, lower heat tolerance (~550°F), hand wash recommended for longevity
Titanium Pro Advantages: No coating degradation, significantly higher heat tolerance, dishwasher safe, better performing non-stick over lifetime
Vs. HexClad Hybrid Cookware
HexClad Strengths: Laser-etched hexagonal pattern, celebrity endorsements, metal utensil safe
HexClad Weaknesses: Uses PFAS/PTFE coating over the hexagonal pattern (not coating-free), coating still degrades over time, premium price without eliminating coating replacement cycle
Titanium Pro Advantages: Genuinely coating-free (not just PFAS-reinforced), true lifetime performance, actually PFAS-free rather than marketing claims
The Titanium Pro offers the unique combination of non-stick convenience, professional-grade durability, extreme heat tolerance, and genuine lifetime performance that no single competing product fully matches.
Caring for Your Investment: Long-Term Maintenance Tips
Maximizing the lifespan of your Titanium Pro cookware requires understanding proper long-term care.
Heat Management for Longevity
While the cookware tolerates 1000°F, you don’t need to use maximum heat for most cooking:
- Medium-high heat (setting 6-7 out of 10) suits most applications
- High heat (setting 8-9) for searing and stir-frying
- Maximum heat only for specific techniques requiring extreme temperatures
Using appropriate heat levels extends the life of handles and lids while providing excellent cooking results.
Storage Considerations
Stacking Protection: While durable, stainless steel exteriors can show scratches from stacking. Consider:
- Pan protectors (felt or silicone dividers) between stacked pieces
- Hanging storage if space permits
- Designated cabinet space with adequate room
Handle Positioning: When storing pans with handles, position them to avoid pressure on the handle attachment points
Seasonal Deep Cleaning
Beyond daily maintenance, conduct thorough deep cleaning seasonally:
- Fill pan with water and bring to boil
- Add 2 tablespoons baking soda and 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- Boil for 5 minutes
- Empty and scrub entire interior with steel wool
- Clean exterior with Bar Keeper’s Friend or similar stainless steel cleaner
- Rinse thoroughly and dry completely
- Apply fresh oil seasoning to interior
This quarterly ritual removes any accumulated residue and refreshes the non-stick properties.
Addressing Common Issues
Food Sticking More Than Expected: Usually indicates insufficient preheating or inadequate oil. Increase preheat time to 2 minutes and use slightly more oil.
Discoloration on Exterior: Normal with high-heat use. Clean with Bar Keeper’s Friend or similar products designed for stainless steel.
Water Spots on Interior: Hard water minerals can create spots. Remove with vinegar solution (1:1 vinegar:water) and scrub.
Diminished Non-Stick Performance: Typically caused by oil residue depletion. Perform seasoning process and allow 2-3 cooking sessions for restoration.
The Future of Cookware: What Our Place Represents
The Titanium Pro line signals a broader shift in the cookware industry toward health-conscious, sustainable, truly durable products.
Regulatory Pressure on PFAS
Increasing scientific understanding of PFAS health impacts is driving regulatory action:
- Minnesota banned PFAS in cookware starting January 2026
- The European Union is considering comprehensive PFAS restrictions
- Several other U.S. states have introduced or passed similar legislation
- Consumer awareness of forever chemicals continues growing
As regulations tighten and consumer education spreads, brands still using PFAS will face mounting pressure to reformulate or lose market access. Our Place’s early commitment to PFAS-free products positions the company ahead of this regulatory curve.
The End of Disposable Cookware
Younger consumers increasingly reject disposable products in favor of durable, repairable, buy-it-for-life alternatives. This generational shift away from planned obsolescence favors products like Titanium Pro that genuinely last decades.
The success of brands like Our Place, Caraway, and other direct-to-consumer cookware companies demonstrates growing consumer willingness to invest more upfront for products aligning with their values around health, sustainability, and quality.
Technology-Enabled Material Innovation
The NoCo® technology represents the kind of material science innovation enabled by modern engineering capabilities. Traditional cookware manufacturing relied on proven (if flawed) coating chemistry because alternatives weren’t technically feasible or economically viable.
Advances in materials science, manufacturing precision, and surface engineering now enable solutions like the micro-textured titanium pattern that mimics natural phenomena. Expect continued innovation as companies invest R&D resources in developing new approaches to common cookware challenges.
Conclusion: Is the Our Place Titanium Pro Set Worth the Investment?
For health-conscious home cooks serious about eliminating toxins, investing in truly durable cookware, and supporting a brand with genuine values around community and sustainability, the Titanium Pro Cookware Set represents an exceptional investment.
The combination of revolutionary NoCo® coating-free technology, professional-grade tri-ply construction, extreme heat tolerance, genuine lifetime durability, and Dr. Andrew Huberman’s endorsement creates a compelling value proposition despite the premium price point.
The $499.95 investment provides:
- Complete 10-piece cookware system covering all essential cooking techniques
- Zero PFAS exposure and completely toxin-free cooking
- Professional performance rivaling $1000+ cookware sets
- Lifetime warranty backed by a mission-driven company
- 100-day risk-free trial period
- Environmental sustainability through eliminating replacement cycles
- Beautiful design suitable for stovetop-to-table serving
When amortized over a 30-40 year lifespan, the Titanium Pro costs approximately $12-16 annually for a complete cookware set—far less than repeatedly purchasing and discarding conventional non-stick cookware every few years while offering superior performance and eliminating health concerns.
For individuals following Dr. Huberman’s health protocols, those committed to non-toxic living, serious home cooks seeking professional results, and anyone who values the intersection of health, performance, and sustainability, the Titanium Pro represents one of the best cookware investments available in 2025.
The cookware quite literally pays for itself over time while protecting your health, reducing environmental impact, and providing cooking performance that makes the daily ritual of meal preparation more enjoyable and successful.
Where to Purchase Our Place Titanium Pro Cookware
The Titanium Pro Cookware Set is available exclusively through Our Place’s official channels to ensure authenticity and warranty coverage.
Official Website: fromourplace.com provides the complete selection of pieces, sets, and color options
Physical Retail Stores:
- Los Angeles locations (two stores)
- New York location
- Additional locations planned for expansion
Wholesale Partners: Select pieces available at Nordstrom and Liberty London department stores
Special Promotions: Check the Andrew Huberman dedicated landing page (fromourplace.com/pages/andrew-huberman) for potential Huberman Lab listener offers
Pricing and Availability:
- Titanium Pro Cookware Set (10-piece): $499.95
- Individual pieces available separately
- Free shipping and returns on all orders
- 100-day trial period with full refund if not satisfied
- Limited lifetime warranty included
Visit Our Place today to invest in cookware that protects your health, performs at professional levels, and genuinely lasts a lifetime—bringing Dr. Huberman-approved toxin-free cooking to your home.
This article was created for informational purposes based on publicly available information about Our Place products. For the most current product specifications, pricing, and warranty details, visit Our Place or consult with Our Place customer service. Individual cooking results may vary based on technique and proper use.