Appearance. The eastern massasauga is a pygmy rattlesnake; most adults are only 60 to 75 centimetres long. It is brownish with saddle-or butterfly-shaped darker brown blotches on the back that alternate with smaller blotches on the sides.The belly is black with scattered light markings.ppearance. The eastern massasauga is a pygmy rattlesnake; most adults are only 60 to 75 centimetres long. It is brownish with saddle-or butterfly-shaped darker brown blotches on the back that alternate with smaller blotches on the sides. The belly is black with scattered light markings.
A zeppola (plural: zeppole; in southern Italian dialects: zeppole, in north eastern dialects: frittelle) is an Italian pastry consisting of a deep-fried dough ball of varying size but typically about 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.
Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a medium saucepan, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Stir in the eggs, ricotta cheese and vanilla. Mix gently over low heat until combined. Batter will be sticky. Drop by tablespoons into the hot oil a few at a time. Zeppole will turn over by themselves. Fry until golden brown, about 3 or 4 minutes.