Some of the longest lived people attribute their longevity to their healthy diet, a purpose in their lives, family and...friends. I don't know about you, but life without my friends, would be a grim affair indeed. Friends love us, keep us honest, call us out when we need it and are always in our corners, giving unconditional love and support. Recipes: Eggplant Mushroom Style; Pasta Puttanesca; Tagliatelle with Porcini Mushrooms.