My last batch of hummus turned out gluey until I added a spoonful of aquafaba. It's that same smooth texture you mentioned. Blending chickpeas into soup sounds smart, but I worry about it getting too thick. I get the fussiness fear, but small tweaks like this save dinner. Now my beans have a secret weapon.

Try keeping your phone off around my family. I did that once and they called the cops for a wellness check. Now I get why worry can turn into control real quick.

We started setting a 20 minute timer for the heavy stuff at my old club. Once it dings, we drop the deep dive and just say if we liked the book or not. It keeps the vibe from getting too heavy but still lets people get their thoughts out.