ARLINGTON, Va. (WUSA) -- It's Mardi Gras and time for King Cake, the beloved, edible symbol of the anything-goes Carnival-vibe of New Orleans.

The owner of Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery David Guas show us how to make the bedazzled, vibrant delicacy...and how to celebrate Mardi Gras like someone from the Crescent City.