It's quite simple really.
You take good friends...
Sameer and Claudia. Lise and Tom. Ana and Pete. Debby and Bill.
Add good food...
Tenderloin. Asparagus. Twice-baked potatoes. Milkshakes and cookies. Cabernet.
Sprinkle with thoughtful, reasoned discussion...
Russians in Crimea. International travel. Race relations in America today. Music. Children. The future of American education.
Voila!