Wednesday 31 January 2018

Orange You Glad to See Me!


A fur-bound fellow at the entrance to the Orange Line and we have a winter wonderland of hotness! Cold arctic winds are no match for this man! And he seems to be waiting for a certain someone who will most likely be very happy to see him.

Location: Orange Line at Back Bay
Imagined Profession: Theatre Arts Management
Photographer: FT

Tuesday 30 January 2018

Color Him Happy!


Happy and handsome in a colorful red jacket. That's how we like to be greeted as we enter a station on a snowy morning commute! And the jacket's not the only thing keeping our hottie warm... just look at that luscious furry beard! Woof!

Location: Red Line at Porter
Imagined Profession: Financial Analyst
Photographer: FT

Monday 29 January 2018

Camel on the T


Wool winter coats that are camel color are quite extraordinary, as are the men who know who striking and handsome one looks when wearing one. Here we have a bearded hottie adding a touch of elegance and grace to a commute on a bus. We hope to see him again when the snow begins to fall!

Location: #1 Bus at MIT
Imagined Profession: College Admissions
Photographer: FT

Sunday 28 January 2018

Sherlock Holmes and the Silver Lining

Hotties on the Silver Line are underrepresented on our blog, but we had the opportunity to go sleuthing for handsome gents on the Silver Line SL1 yesterday and boy did we find a beaut of a boy! 

And the sleuthing began when we noticed his rubber winter boots perfectly designed for style yet impervious to winter slush. Could our hottie from the True North? Of course, underneath his stylish Michelin Man Coat from L. L. Bean we noticed an airline-style shirt with epaulets... he must work for an Airline! But there are more clues so let's scroll to the picture below!
Our delicious looking gent was already aboard the SL1 when we boarded at Terminal C, so he began his journey at Terminal A or B. His Justin Trudeau resemblance also confirm that he's likely from Canada (the True North Strong and Free!). Air Canada is located at Terminal B! He's must be Canadian!

Our sleuthing continued as we observed his luggage bag tag identifying him as an airline flight crew member, but is he a flight attendant or a pilot (the epaulets give away that he works onboard the plane and not on the ramp). As we followed him onto the Red Line and he rode with us all the way to Harvard, our HOTT Crew deduced that a man who disembarks at Harvard has a salary commensurate with a pilot and not a flight attendant.

Therefore we confirm that our hottie is a pilot for Air Canada! 

Location: Silver Line SL1 at Terminal C.
Imagined Profession: Airline Pilot
Photographer: GB

Friday 26 January 2018

The Foodie


A delicious fellow looks longingly across the tops of the heads of the travelers in our train.  Perhaps he's a foodie and daydreaming about the next fabulous meal to cook, or restaurant to dine at.

Speaking of foodies, our HOTT Crew was among a select group of Massachusetts foodie bloggers to take part in a wine pairing dinner last night featuring the South End's famous Hadley and TJ Douglas from Urban Grape. A spectacular meal with amazing wine pairings... we highly recommend you buy their book Drink Progressively!

But wait... there's more!

We also had the pleasure of dining with the host of the Gourmet Pigs blog! She documents her food experiences from around the world and we're quite impressed with her work.



So give her foodie blog a visit! http://gourmetpigs.blogspot.com

Location: Red Line at Park
Imagined Profession: Travel Writer
Photographer: FT

Thursday 25 January 2018

Uphill Rider

Cute as a button even when our train had severe difficulties making it up an ever slight incline out of our station! He's nonplussed by the fuss, unfazed by the daze on his fellow passengers' faces, and not inclined to mind the wait as our train slowly inched it's way up the "hill" at Harvard Station. We enjoyed the extra time we had with him!

Location: Red Line at Harvard
Imagined Profession: Orologist (a scientist who studies mountains / inclines)
Photographer: GB

Wednesday 24 January 2018

Red Jacket at Night, Travelers' Delight


Oh how we adore men in red jackets! Everything in their presence is lit up. And notice how our hottie's luxuriously masculine eyebrows are accentuated by his red jacket. We could have ridden with him forever!

Location: #1 Bus at MIT
Imagined Profession: Research Fellow
Photographer: FT

Tuesday 23 January 2018

Weekly Reader


He's a man's man. And every time we encounter him on the T he's reading a book (Cixin Liu's trilogy Remembrance of Earth's Past). And we do believe we were as mesmerized by his ginger-ish bear, tousled hair and rugged masculinity as he was by his Chinese Sci Fi novel. What an edified man! Wouldn't you like to curl up with him (and his book) next to a warm roaring fire on a cold night?

Location: Red Line at Harvard
Imagined Profession: Adjunct Professor of Literature
Photographer: GB

Monday 22 January 2018

Focus

Our hottie's fine features and Michelin-Man jacket were brought into focus on our travels on the T. Elegance, Precision, and Finesse are hallmarks of this fine looking man!

Location: Green Line at Northeastern
Imagined Profession: Deans Office Administration
Photographer: FT

Sunday 21 January 2018

The Patriot Line

Trains full of fans means trains full of handsome men, and handsome Patriots fans no less! Here are two fun gentlemen out on the T before today's playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Hottie on the left came ready for travel to the Super Bowl and hottie on the right decked himself out in his Patriots jersey.

Location: Green Line at Arlington
Imagined Professions: Left, Banking; Right, Materials Management
Photographer: FTH

Saturday 20 January 2018

Reach Out and Touch Somebody's Hand

The Charles is still frozen but our hottie is warming up our entire train. Kinda made us want to reach out and hold his hand. 

It's a day we want to reach out and hold lots of hands as it's the 1 year anniversary of a very traumatic event in our nation's history. But our history shows us that there is always hope. Our history shows us there's always kindness. And our history shows us that when we come together hand in hand our world can become a better place.

So enjoy our favorite video clip from the Opening Ceremonies of the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles where local amateur singer Vicki McClure gave a moving rendition of Reach Out and Touch Somebody's Hand that literally brought people from around the world together... hand in hand.
Location: Red Line at Central
Imagined Profession: Peace and Justice
Photographer: GB

Friday 19 January 2018

Tights on the T

We never tire of seeing men in cycling tights! Form-fitting, warmth trapping, and oh so comfortable, we think there's something special about men who have great legs and muscular thighs and who aren't  afraid to show them off. Stand tall, stand proud, and most of all stand next to us!

Location: Charles/MGH
Imagined Profession: Sports Medicine
Photographer: FT

Thursday 18 January 2018

Gumshoe Detective

For a true-life adventure you'll want to be on the T with a good-looking dapper fellow such as this one! He's got the gumshoe detective attire down pat. And he's toting the fascinating tome Trail of Cthulhu: Stunning Eldrich Tales. As this volume is a complete game of investigative horror set in the 1930s could he be on his way to game night with his friends?

Location: Red Line at Kendall/MIT
Imagined Profession: Private Eye
Photographer: GB

Wednesday 17 January 2018

Wandering Eyes


Hurtling along beneath the Back Bay our hottie's eyes scan the crowd. But for what or for whom is he looking? We imagine he's just glad that he's got enough personal space on a crowded commute. And we had enough room to gaze at him for quite a long time, making for a nice trip for us!

And is it us or does this fine looking fellow have an amazing resemblance to Steve Carell?

Location: Green Line at Arlington
Imagined Profession: Actor
Photographer: FT

Tuesday 16 January 2018

Yes, You!

Here's looking at you, hottie! We adored his handsome eyes and soulful look for our entire ride. What a looker!

And please pardon our absence the past few days. Our HOTT Crew were in Jekyll Island, GA this past weekend as we were at an international bloggers conference where we conducted seminars entitled, "Self Care While Feeding the Monster (i.e., your blog). It was great fun but a bit cooler than we anticipated!

We're glad to be back!

Location: Green Line at Northeastern
Imagined Profession: Fine Arts Faculty
Photographer: FT

Thursday 11 January 2018

Duck, Duck, Boots!

Resplendent in a brilliant red jacket and L. L. Bean pull-on Duck Boots our handsome man is prepared for the cool slushy mess up above while being in command onboard our train. And it was a pleasure to travel with him as we endured the numerous Red Line delays!

Location: Red Line at Davis
Imagined Profession: Architect
Photographer: FT

Wednesday 10 January 2018

Here He is to Save the Day!

Our fun gent today stands proud on his train as he poses with a style that seems to say, "Here I am to save the day!". Whether he's shuttling around town on the T or sloshing through slush and snow he's dressed for the moment. He's prepared!

Location: Green Line at Northeastern
Imagined Profession: Super Hero Action Figure
Photographer: FT

Tuesday 9 January 2018

Who IS That Masked Man?

Troubles and delays on the Red Line mean ample time to observe intriguing and handsome men on the platform. And everyone around us seemed to be thinking, "Who is that masked man?". Is this Powder magazine totin' hottie a ski-resort version of the Lone Ranger? Could he be occupying his long wait for a train by planning a winter adventure with his friends. Or is he a crime-fighting hottie out to make sure that the MBTA is safe and pleasant for all the people of his fair city?

A fiery horse with the speed of light,
A cloud of dust,
And a hearty high-ho Silver!
The Lone Ranger!

Location: Red Line at Central
Imagined Profession: Trusth, Justice, and the American Way
Photographer: GB

Monday 8 January 2018

Two-for-One Special

Having survived the weekend's brutal temperatures our fortitude was rewarded by these two fellows on our train. Such handsome men! And appropriately dressed for winter. We'll have more, please!

Location: Red Line at Harvard
Imagined Professions: Left, Merchandising; Right, Construction
Photographer: GB

Sunday 7 January 2018

Tall Drink of Icicle

Normally we'd refer to him as a tall drink of water, but with temps this morning at -5F at HOTT Headquarters there's no water around... just ice! And what a magnificent icicle our hottie presents to us in the station! Just look at those sneakers that pair so well with the knee-deep snow outside, the elegantly cuffed jeans (he must be on his way to impress someone!), a lovely patterned wool sweater underneath his arctic parka, and those Clark Kent glasses!

He's a man of many talents bundled inside a winter wonderland of fashion!

Location: Red Line at Central
Imagined Profession: Buyer for Retail Clothing Store
Photographer: GB

Friday 5 January 2018

Bikes on the T!


On our commute home yesterday afternoon, at the height of the blizzard, we came across this charming athletic hottie with his bike! Yes, we spotted him above ground on Mass Ave making his way through quite the deep snow, and then he wisely descended to the safety of the T for the final journey to his destination.

Note the fine physique, the tidy scruff of facial hair, the well-planned anti-freeze accessories that he uses when cycling in a blizzard (he even has anti-wind guards on his handlebars!). All in all a magnificent fellow.

Happy Cycling, Hottie!

Location: Red Line at Central
Imagined Profession: Athletic Counselor
Photographer: GB

Thursday 4 January 2018

Bombogensis of a Hottie!

We had to ride the T all over town in order to find a hottie today because NO ONE was on the T! Just see the pic below of our ride on the Red Line during rush hour this morning!

Fortunately we managed to find some fellow travelers on the Green Line and captured this striking furry faced gentleman effortlessly clad for the blizzard raging above.
Here's a photo of us aboard the Red Line at 8:45am this morning.

And here we are crossing the Longfellow Bridge for a brief mass transit encounter with the blizzard.

Our HOTT Crew wishes you a safe and warm BomboGenesis adventure, and yes, we're all at work today!

Location: Green Line at Boylston
Imagined Profession: Healthcare Administration
Photographer: FT

Wednesday 3 January 2018

French Toast Alert - SEVERE!


Run to the store! We're getting a wicked bad stawm! Our Snow Bunny Hottie above shows how to dress when we get a foot or more of snow. Be like Snow Bunny!

And race now to get bread, milk and eggs. You'll need it tomorrow morning as you probably won't make it to work! Here's our recipe for French Toast Provencal:

French Toast a la Provence

Things you'll need:

12" cast iron skillet . The French DO NOT use teflon skillets!
5 large egs
2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon granulated cane suger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 1/2 cups lightly packed sourdough bread cubed into 3/4 inch pieces.
5 slices thickly cut bacon, sliced into 1/2 pieces
3 large Granny Smith apples
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons light brown sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Preheat oven to 375F

Mix first 6 ingredients in a bowl. Then add bread cubes and stir thoroughly until mixed.

Peel, core and then slice apples into 10 sections each.

Cook bacon on medium heat, stirring occasionally until browned. Scoop out bacon and put in a bowl by itself. Pour out all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat from skillet. Add butter (skillet still on medium heat) and then stir in light brown sugar and maple syrup.

Add sliced apples evenly on skillet and let caramelize for 10 mins.

Sprinkle half of the bacon on top of apples. Pour on bread mixture evenly across apples. Sprinkle remaining bacon on top.

Place skillet in oven for 30 mins. Remove, flip onto serving dish immediately and then let sit for 5 minutes to firm up.

Slice and serve warm with maple syrup or save for later and reheat in microwave.

Serves 6 to 8 people!

Tuesday 2 January 2018

Effervescent

The first commute to work of 2018 and we found this effervescent hottie standing right in front of us! And while he has a hot cup of coffee to warm himself up we were warmed up simply by being in his presence!

Location: Green Line at Boylston
Imagined Profession: Data Mapping Analyst
Photographer: FT