I'm thrilled to be hosting the Tin Cottage's first workshop on October 9! I can’t wait to share tips, recipes and advice on how to throw the Perfect Pie Party. Last week I shared picture's from Tin Cottage's new store as they celebrated their grand opening. This week I wanted to officially invite YOU to come to my "How to Throw a Pie Party" workshop. There is limited availability and tickets are selling fast so call and reserve your tickets today! For tickets, call Tin Cottage at (615) 472-1183.

Earlier this year, I photographed a cookbook called "Me, Myself and Pie" by Sherry Gore (it will be released on October 7). It consisted of baking, styling, propping and photographing over 100 different pies in less than 5 weeks. I'm pretty sure I have just about baked every pie that exists! Shoo Fly, Blackberry, Derby, Raisin Custard, Lemon Blueberry, Chocolate Chess, Key Lime, Lemon Meringue, Banana Cream ... the list goes on and on!

I can't wait for you to grab a copy of the book at the workshop. I have tons of tips for baking the perfect pie—I learned a lot through trail and error!

So, why a pie party? Why not!?

As we move into the cooler weather months, a pie party is the perfect get together for all your family and friends. Host a pie party in your backyard, light a bonfire and carve pumpkins. Or invite friends over to watch the big game and delight everyone with a buffet of pie. Surprise your family with a pie party after Thanksgiving lunch or treat your co-workers to a pie party in lieu of that awkward office Christmas party. There are so many options to hosting this party ... and well, who doesn't love pie?

At the Tin Cottage workshop, you'll learn how to put your very own Pie Party together. The best part? Well, there's a couple .... 1. We'll have everything available for purchase to host your very own pie party. One stop shop. 2. Wine. Yep, we'll be drinking. 3. All you can eat pie. PIE! I'm asking you to come eat pie ... sometime's life's just hard.

So ... have I convinced you to come yet? In all seriousness, it's going to be a blast. Tickets are $20 each and include a wine tasting, pie samples and entertaining tips from yours truly. The Tin Cottage is located at 123 South Margin St. in Downtown Franklin. Call the Tin Cottage at (615) 472-1183 to reserve your tickets before they sell out!

 Photos by Amy Cherry, amynicolephoto.com.You might also like:Pumpkin Pie for a Rustic Pie PartyKey Lime Pie with White Macadamia Nut CrustRustic Peach Tarts with Honey Glaze