We’re excited to once again help support the Savannah Book Festival! We’ll be renaming some of our classic flavors to honor the authors and their titles, as well as adding some original creations as well. This includes and exciting new flavor for the master of horror, we’re calling Stephen King’s Ice Scream. Read all about the event and our “best-seller’s” list of items HERE.

K – 2
Winner: “Tabby Cats” by Ian Palfreyman, 8, Coastal Empire Charter School
Finalists:

• “Savannah is a Great Place” by Aiyanna Aquino, 7, Shuman Elementary School
• “Georgia Acrostic Poem” by Walker Brooks, 8, Hesse K-8

3 -5
“To Be or Not to Be, One Dream of Georgia History” by Michael Roberts, 8, Blandford Elementary
Finalists:

• “Untitled” by Christopher Creech, 10, May Howard Elementary
• “Islands Everywhere” by Logan Brewer, 10 (School not provided)
• “The Traveler” by Alexis B. Williamson, 11, Heard Elementary

6 -8
“Spared!” by Payton Ariola, 11, Oglethorpe Charter School
Finalists:

• “Oh Savannah, New Savannah!” by Emma Waldron, 12, Oglethorpe Charter School
• “Untitled” by Carlos Gadson, 12, Oglethorpe Charter School
• “Georgia, a Great Place To Live” by Desmond Jester, 11, Oglethorpe Charter School
• “Untitled” by Justin Colebrooke, 11, Oglethorpe Charter School
• “In 1733…” by Dakota Litchfield, 11, Costal Middle School

Each of the first place winners will receive a fabulous ice cream party for their class and will be our special guests at a city council meeting where they will read their poems for attendees, including Stratton and Mary Leopold and Mayor Edna Jackson.

Food and drink are the center of the celebration on the 12^th night, when family and friends would gather together and toast to good health and a prosperous year with a traditional hot apple cider called “Wassail”. Hence the song “Here we come a wassailing”. So if you had ever wondered (As some of us at the shop had) just what the 12 days of Christmas were, and what exactly you had to do to “Come a wassailing”, now you know.

Learn more at the links below, then gather with your friends and family at Leopold’s to enjoy our delicious, cozy version of Wassail, Mary’s own Hot Spiced Apple Cider.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wassail

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelfth_Night_(holiday)

It’s that time of year again. Warm gatherings with friends. Cozy moments with loved ones. Making fun and lasting memories for the years to come.

We have our own traditions for the winter seasons, too. Like made-to-order hot cocoa – with real whipped cream or marshmallows. Soon it will be time to heat up with Mary Leopold’s own hot apple cider, boasting a perfect balance of sweet and spice. And, of course, we always have perfectly brewed cappuccinos and lattes…

Of course, our hot drinks are even better with a scoop of our homemade ice cream in our Cocoa Leopold or Caffe Leopold! Sure to hit the spot in any weather.

We also serve food all day! Nothing will heat you up from the inside out like a wholesome bowl of our fresh-made soup.

This Holiday, treat yourself to “Good Things to Eat, Good Things to Drink.”

Scoop visits the Parker set.

What do Jason Statham, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Chiklis, Nick Nolte, and Leopold’s Home Made Ice Cream have in common? They will all be featured in the upcoming action film “Parker”… that’s what! Owner and Hollywood Producer Stratton Leopold just wrapped production on his latest project, Parker, which shot in various locations including Louisiana and Florida (look for pictures coming soon)… and in one key scene, Stratton and the production team (including renowned director Taylor Hackford) found a way to work Leopold’s famous ice cream into the film! Where? Well, we aren’t going to tell you… ’cause there may just be a contest coming up for people who see the film and find our favorite flavors on screen! Watch right here for more details on the film’s release!

In recognition of their 92 years in Savannah and as a way to thank the community for their long and loyal support, Leopold’s will offer ninety-two cent specials all day. As is done every August, Leopold’s Ice Cream has prepared its unique Birthday Cake ice cream and in tribute to their neighbor and huckleberry friend Johnny Mercer, Leopold’s will also feature its famous Huckleberry Cheesecake ice cream.

Read the full article here.