[Ghoulish Delight]

omg, I'm proud of tonight's dinner.

First course, butternut squash apple soup from Trader Joe with a dollop of sour cream. Main course, grilled sirloin and portobello with a red wine and honey reduction topped with crispy pan fried shallots.

The sirloin was cooked perfectly, the reduction was divine, and the shallots (CP took care of that part) were crispy and delicious. The only mistake, rightly pointed out by CP, was that the mushrooms should have been plated as a side, not on top of the meat, their flavor got lost even if the texture was nice.

For dessert, circus animal cookies. Mmmm, sprinkles.