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    Inspired Vegan: Seasonal Ingredients, Creative Recipes, Mouthwatering Menus
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    James Beard Award-winning chef Bryant Terry's "The Inspired Vegan" transcends cookbooks, weaving 150+ African, Asian, and Latin-inspired recipes with music, literature, and revolutionary food justice advocacy. What if your next meal could fight inequality while dazzling your taste buds?

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