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Jarrett Melendez

@jarrettmelendez.bsky.social
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Eisner and GLAAD award nominated comic writer. Cookbook author, food journalist, and co-creator of Chef’s Kiss.

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Sarah Gaydos @sarahgaydos.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Happy Star Trek Day, happy 60th Star Trek! I'm so lucky I've been able to contribute to the world in my little way. Comic cvr by @caltsoudas.bsky.social Calendar int by @derekcharm.bsky.social Webtoons cvrs w/ @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social and @sammaggs.bsky.social a/ by @kisaient.bsky.social
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The Gay Comics List @gaycomicslist.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Out in October: Chef's Kiss Again, by @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social and Irene Flores. The sequel of 2022 Chef's Kiss. See the publisher's page for info about the first book: oni-press.myshopify.com/collections/... #gay #comics #upcoming
Cover of Chef's Kiss Again, by Irene Flores
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Deep Space Love @dslovepod.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Just downloaded WEBTOON and read the first episode of the new Trek story, STARGAZERS, from @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social We’ve been fans for so long now and it’s delightful to be surprised by Star Trek playing in these unique sandboxes. Truly can’t wait to read more!
WEBTOON cover for STARGAZERS: a Star Trek story
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Shin Megami Tensei Network @smtnetwork.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
The new episode of the podcast is here and we are talking to @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social who wrote the Persona cookbook. Check out the episode below and enjoy! Video: youtu.be/E_hReZjb4Eg MP3: dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3...
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The Official Persona Cookbook Podcast With Jarrett Melendez - SMTN Link 397
YouTube video by Spencer Pressly
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Megan Matelonek @mmatelonek.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Chef's Kiss @oni-press.bsky.social is a charming, wholesome #graphicnovel filled with good ingredients to make a good romance. CHECK IT OUT! @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social @danicadraws.bsky.social @hankjonescolors.bsky.social Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou -A animation I made based on the cv (open to work)
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Jarrett Melendez @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
This was a joy and a horror to make
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Megan Matelonek @mmatelonek.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
@oni-press.bsky.social is having a SALE! if you are looking to read/give a #book to someone for the holiday season CHECK OUT their site! A #graphicnovel that I like to recommend is Chef's Kiss @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social @danicadraws.bsky.social @hankjonescolors.bsky.social & Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
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Jarrett Melendez @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Come see the absolute horror MJ and I created in the kitchen. It was a blaspheme unto the Lord of Cookery, and we had plenty of laughs along the way.
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Megan Matelonek @mmatelonek.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
HIGHLY recommend, CHEF'S KISS @oni-press.bsky.social @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social @danicadraws.bsky.social @hankjonescolors.bsky.social & Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou A pretty great rom-com, filled with cooking & passion. That I like to re-read! #graphicnovel -A fan animation I made based on the cover
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Jarrett Melendez @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Omg this is such a cute animation!! 🥹 I’m so glad CK resonated with you—volume 2 is gonna be a fun one!
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Jarrett Melendez @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
So proud of this story I did with @jacobysalcedo.bsky.social in the upcoming Young Men in Love: New Romance anthology!
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Jarrett Melendez @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Go give my episode a listen, why don’t you?
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Jarrett Melendez @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Tomorrow! My episode of Eating the Fantastic, hosted by the delightful Scott Edelman.
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Scott Edelman @scottedelman.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Edited to the halfway point in the raw audio from my recent Awesome Con dinner with Chef's Kiss author @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social so our chat will be pleasing to your ears when you join us at the table one week from today on the next episode of my Eating the Fantastic podcast. pod.link/1083737796
A screen grab of the sound waves of our voices in GarageBand. A cursor is in the center of a bar. To the left, there are many snips; to the right, there are none. The timestamp at midpoint reflects 01:01:19.224.
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Scott Edelman @scottedelman.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Edited my way to the 25-minute mark in the raw audio from my recent Awesome Con dinner with @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social, author of the Chef's Kiss graphic novel. I hope you'll join us a week from Friday as we chat and chew on the next episode of my Eating the Fantastic podcast. pod.link/1083737796
A screen grab of the sound waves of our voices in GarageBand, showing all the snips and a time stamp of 25.06.905.
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Sarah Becan @sarahbecan.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Folks, I am tabling at #c2e2 this weekend for 🌟the first time ever!🌟 I'll be in Artists Alley, I-05. I'm also on a panel with @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social and Kim Joy! It's gonna be rad! Come say hi!
Sat, Apr 12, 2025
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
S501 - The Tavern Stage

Join us as we dive into a delightful conversation with Chefs Jarrett Melendez (Chef's Kiss, Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Official Cookbook, My Pokémon Baking Book) and Kim-Joy (Turtle Bread, Bake Me a Cat, Bake Joy),  and Artist Sarah Becan (Let’s Make Ramen! , Let’s Make Bread!) exploring the fascinating intersection of comics and cooking. How do they blend storytelling and culinary arts? Jarrett, Kim-Joy and Sarah will be sharing their unique insights and experiences from making up recipes to writing their passion. Cooking! Don't miss this engaging discussion that will inspire both comic enthusiasts and food lovers alike!
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Rose City Comic Con @rosecitycc.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
🌟 GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT 🌟 Author, graphic novelist, and food writer @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social—best known for Chef's Kiss, My Pokemon Baking Book, The Comic Kitchen, and more—is returning to #RCCC! 🎟️ Buy Badges >> rosecitycomiccon.com/badges 🌟 View Guests >> rosecitycomiccon.com/guest
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Wicked Comic Con @wickedcomiccon.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Wicked Comic Con is proud to welcome writer @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social to the show! Grab FREE tickets for April 19th, 2025 event at The Westin Boston Seaport District! Hit the Link---> www.eventbrite.com/e/wicked-com... #WickedComicCon #FREEEVENT #JarrettMelendez #Chefskiss #Writer #cookbooks
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Jarrett Melendez @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Here’s my schedule for panels and cooking demos for @emeraldcitycon.bsky.social this week! Otherwise you can find me at my table all weekend: Artist Alley, Table C11! Come say hey, babes! 😘👨🏽‍🍳🐖
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Sadie Lowry ✨ @incandescaent.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
The Morgana is out of the bag! I'm working with @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social & Sega/Atlus to bring to life Persona: The Official Cookbook! This is a DREAM and I can't wait to show you more soon b/c Persona has my heart. You can preorder now for its release this fall! www.amazon.com/Persona-Offi...
The mock cover of the cookbook, showing the protagonists from Personas 3, 4, and 5 on backgrounds that emulate their various games. The book is called "Persona: The Official Cookbook" and the tag says "final cover to be revealed."A recipe called "Shinjiro's Exquisite Katsudon" with a picture of Shinjiro and a photo of katsudon.
A recipe called "Junes Steak" with an image of Yosuke and a picture of steak and fries.
A recipe called "Ann's Strawberry Cake" with an image of Ann and a picture of a white cake with white frosting and strawberries on top.
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Jarrett Melendez @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
So I spent a fair part of last summer working on this book and now it’s up for pre-order! Can’t believe it’s almost time for this baby to be out in the world. 🥹🥹
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Jarrett Melendez @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Just landed in Seattle for @emeraldcitycon.bsky.social!
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Jarrett Melendez @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Eyyy! I wrote this with my buddy @jordanalsaqa.bsky.social!
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The Video Game Library 📚 @thevideogamelibrary.org · 15/02/2025
633. BORDERLANDS: THE OFFICIAL COOKBOOK 👉 www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/borderl... #Borderlands #Cookbook #Gaming #Booksky @oshcoshbejosh.bsky.social @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social @jordanalsaqa.bsky.social #VideoGames
Cover of Borderlands: The Official Cookbook, featuring a spread of fast food-style dishes against a bold blue background with a splatter of pink and orange paint. The food includes cheeseburgers with sesame seed buns, a hot dog with lettuce and mustard, fried chicken, waffle fries, French fries, pepperoni pizza slices, and a cup of ketchup. The title Borderlands appears in large, yellow distressed text, with The Official Cookbook in white block letters beneath it. A small black banner in the bottom right corner reads, "Final cover to be revealed."

Feed your inner Vault Hunter as you survive the wild and crazy world of Borderlands: The Official Cookbook, based on the massively popular Borderlands franchise from Gearbox Software, published by 2K.


There’s no barbecue until Krieg says there’s a barbecue! Cook your way through the treacherous lands of Pandora with this unique and delicious culinary guide inspired by the Borderlands video game series. Scavenged from the darkest corners of the Salt Flats, this high-quality cookbook includes step-by-step instructions and gorgeous full-color photography. Whether you’re serving up a feast for the Crimson Raiders or hosting a vault-opening party in Sanctuary, Borderlands: The Official Cookbook will satisfy your hunger.


BRING THE GAME TO LIFE: Explore delectable dishes inspired by iconic characters, such as Tiny Tina, Moxxi, Claptrap, and Handsome Jack.


LOOT CHEST OF A BOOK: This immersive hardcover book is gorgeously designed, paired with mouthwatering photography, and filled with character art, making it a stunning collectible for any Borderlands fan.


FOOD FOR ALL: The thorough step-by-step instructions, detailed photos, and approachable dishes make each feast accessible for Vault Hunters and Chefs of any experience level.
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Jarrett Melendez @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Man. You guys ever just eat an orange? What a delight.
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Jarrett Melendez @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
A dark chocolate soufflé, dusted with edible gold, for an upcoming pop culture cookbook! Any guesses as to the IP? I won’t confirm or deny, but it’ll be fun to see the guesses!
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Jarrett Melendez @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Completely accurate
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The Daily Beans Podcast @dailybeanspod.com · 22/01/2025
This is how you do it...
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Jarrett Melendez @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
If you disagree, we have nothing more to discuss.
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Jarrett Melendez @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
SO excited to be headed back to DC. Looking forward to meeting all the local nerdy queerdos! ❤️
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Jarrett Melendez @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
New character alert for Chef’s Kiss! What do you think their whole deal is?
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Jarrett Melendez @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social · 18/02/2024
Sun daddy fun daddy
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Jarrett Melendez @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social · 14/02/2024
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Jarrett Melendez @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social · 31/01/2024
I was just feeling sorry for myself for being up so early for what’s likely going to be a long stressful con week, but then the Delta rep complimented my hair and I saw this lil chonk.
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Jarrett Melendez @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social · 10/10/2023
BEYOND excited to announce something big! We’ve partnered up with Curio Spice Co. to develop an exclusive spice blend for Chef’s Kiss! Introducing Watson’s Autumn Spice Mix! I’ll have a SUPER limited amount at NYCC before our official launch later this month. Grab it while you can!
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Jarrett Melendez @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social · 06/10/2023
Sneaky peek at a dessert from an upcoming book I’m working on.
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Jarrett Melendez @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social · 02/09/2023
What do you reckon I should make with all of this?
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Jarrett Melendez @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social · 28/08/2023
New genders, just dropped
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Jarrett Melendez @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social · 19/08/2023
My publisher is giving away TWENTY-FIVE copies of the all-baking Pokémon cookbook I wrote through Goodreads! Sign up by August 24!
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Book giveaway for My Pokemon Baking Book: Delightful Bakes Inspired by the World of Pokémon by MELE...
Enter to win one of 25 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Aug 12-Aug 24, 2023. Bake delicious, colorful treats and create lasting memories in the...
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Jarrett Melendez @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social · 22/07/2023
I would do some depraved shit for a very very very big warm chocolate chip cookie right now.
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Jarrett Melendez @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social · 04/07/2023
This is all I need
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Jarrett Melendez @jarrettmelendez.bsky.social · 29/06/2023
Well. Here I am. Gay as ever.
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