Look, I’m not saying you should live in fear. I’m saying you should live in respect. Respect the two-hour rule. Respect the shallow container. And for the love of all that is holy, respect that bean pot you just made with love and garlic. Your future self, sitting on the toilet at 2 AM, will thank you.
If you must keep beans out for a party? Serve them in a small bowl, and replace it often. That way, the crowd gets fresh beans and you get to feel like a bean sommelier. And if you forget? Throw them away. Cry for a moment. Then order pizza. The pizza will not judge you, and it also follows the two-hour rule. Welcome to adulthood, where beans are the boss of you.
