# Gamer-Inspired Appetizers Nerdy Nummies Shows Us How to Make Super Mario Fire Flower Appetizers By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-06-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-fire-flower References: [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfulywxvkOw) Nerdy Nummies star Rosanna Pansino recently created appetizers inspired by the iconic [video game Super Mario](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-talking-flower), which she aptly dubbed 'Super Mario Fire Flower Appetizer.' And just as the title of the food is a mouthful, so are the appetizers themselves. The delicious snacks take form of the flower that helps Super Mario become a flame thrower in the game. It probably won't have the same effect on you but it will throw your taste buds some extra spice, because the snack comes with an [optional spicy dip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-mozzarella-bloomerangs). To make the appetizer all you need to do is cut [cucumbers, carrots and cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-onion-flowers) into their desired shapes and stack them together with a toothpick to make them look the the Fire Flowers. To see detailed instructions head over to Pansino's [site](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfulywxvkOw). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gamer-inspired Cuisine:** The rise of video game-themed dishes presents an opportunity for chefs and restaurants to attract gamers and offer a unique dining experience. - **Niche Cooking Tutorial Channels:** Cooking tutorial channels, such as Nerdy Nummies, present an opportunity to create niche content for specific interests and attract loyal audiences. - **Interactive Culinary Experiences:** Interactive, gaming-inspired culinary experiences provide an opportunity for businesses to engage customers in a new and innovative way. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can incorporate video game-themed dishes on their menus to attract millennials and gamers who are looking for unique dining experiences. - **Online Content Creation:** With the rise of niche cooking tutorial channels, there is an opportunity for businesses to create new channels that cater to specific interests. - **Event Planning:** Interactive culinary experiences are a unique and innovative addition to events and parties, providing an opportunity for event planners to offer something different and engaging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Themed Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-infused-hot-sauces.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-cookie-cruiser.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario.md) - [Game-Themed Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-day.md) - [Game-Themed Noodle Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-powerup-shapes.md) - [Recreated Video Game Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-to-plate.md) - [Video Game Character Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toadstool-cafe.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-bros-wonder-1.md) - [Expansive Gamer Treat Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskinrobbins-super-mario-menu.md)