Bringing friends together in a creative and unique way can be a lot of fun when you include something new and interesting on your menu. The experts at Conklyn’s Flowers suggest pairing a recipe with edible flowers with a beautiful fall floral arrangement for maximum elegance and creativity.

For a gorgeous autumn design that will tie your entire gathering together, place our Autumn Goes Green design in the center of your table. This stunning mix of orange gerbera daisies and roses with yellow lilies is presented in a recycled glass vase with a straw ribbon for a responsible way to pair your menu and decorations in one autumnal display.

For a refreshing addition to your menu, try this Watermelon Punch:

• 3 cups seeded watermelon, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 cups white vermouth
• 1 1/2 tablespoons superfine sugar
• 3 cups crushed ice
• Edible pansies, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Place watermelon, vermouth, and sugar in a blender; process until watermelon has been liquefied, about 10 seconds. Add ice; process 3 seconds more. Garnish with pansies and serve in chilled glasses.

Let the floral experts at Conklyn’s Flowers know how you and your guests loved the infusion of fresh pansies in your punch.