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Margaret Crane

Margaret Crane is a nationally known freelance writer focusing on business, food, wine, real estate, and home furnishings. Her latest book is The Kitchen Bible: Designing the perfect culinary space. In addition, she writes and maintains the weekly blog, Lifelessonsat50plus, with co-author Barbara Ballinger.

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