# Patriotic Potato Skewers The 'Fit Foodie Finds' Blog Has Whipped Up a Red, White and Blue Dish By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-06-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potato-skewers References: [tastyquery](http://tastyquery.com/recipe/674400/red-white-and-blue-potato-skewers) & [fitfoodiefinds](http://fitfoodiefinds.com/2015/06/red-white-and-blue-potato-skewers/) The latest recipe for potato skewers from the 'Fit Foodie Finds' blog is perfect for an patriotic celebration this summer. Great for any holiday BBQ, these delicious flag-themed skewers are the perfect festive side dish for summer. To make this [patriotic potato dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purple-sweet-potato-fries), all you need are some purple, white and red potatoes, along with a little bit of seasoning. Simply cut your potatoes down so they are relatively the same size and then add them to the skewers. The colors should be alternating so as to achieve the perfect red, white and blue effect. Then gather together some salt, pepper, EVOO, dried basil and garlic salt for seasoning. Throw the [potato skewers on the grill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-bridges-potato-bakes) and in less than ten minutes you'll have the perfect [festive holiday dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stars-stripes-sweetness-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Patriotic Food:** Creating dishes with red, white, and blue colors to celebrate patriotic holidays. - **Festive Side Dishes:** Developing unique and visually appealing side dishes to enhance holiday meals. - **Grill Recipes:** Inventing quick and easy recipes specifically designed for grilling. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Blogging:** Opportunity for food bloggers to create and share innovative holiday-themed recipes. - **Cooking Equipment:** Potential to market grilling skewers and accessories designed for holiday-themed dishes. - **Food Seasonings:** Opportunity for seasoning companies to create and promote unique spice blends for holiday dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Patriotic Fruit-Packed Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-white-blueberry-pancakes.md) - [Patriotic Summertime Smoothie Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frutta-bowls-red-white-blue-bowl.md) - [Patriotic Multi-Colored Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-red-white-and-blue-bagels.md) - [Stackable Potato Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hash-brown-topple-tower.md) - [Summertime Americana Chip Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringles-fourth-of-july.md) - [Twisted Air Fryer Potatoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tornado-potato.md) - [Colorful Independence Day Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-white-bbq-menu.md) - [Patriotic Grocer Dessert Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-spangled-desserts.md) - [Patriotic Pancake Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-white-berry-pancake-slam.md)