New York Times suggests that dumpling making is great for bringing strangers together, but what about uniting old lovers?

I’ll let you in on a little secret--it works just as well, especially when paired with sex, frank discussion, and a glass of Riesling.

"Over the smell of sizzling bacon and shallots, your favorite art historian, however, had set the scene for her Parisian tryst. The fragrant aromas in the hallway brought my charming neighbor to the kitchen, and over shared wine, jokes, and food we began modeling the spirit of neighborly love..."