When you think Italian grandmother, this is probably the first image you think of:

But stop right there.

Don’t expect any sweet sauce added to your spaghetti when you’re around Chef Maria, a guest who spoke with Steve on Little Big Shots: Forever Young.

That’s because she’s a spice all on her own and she knows it.

Maria didn’t hold back while discussing her personal life, and we loved every minute.

What are those naughty habits, you might ask? Let’s go through them.

First up, Maria’s biggest hobby…

Gambling!

Who can blame her? We all feel that unstoppable rush when those coins fall from the slot machine and dance for us, even if they are just pennies.

Second, Maria loves to curse. Her favorite seemed to be the F-bomb.

Don’t worry, she tidied up her language for the show, and introduced us to a whole new word, “fletcher.”

We can always learn something new from our elders.

And last but not least, she likes a pot of herb.

Did Maria just give away the family’s secret ingredient?

Either way, nothing can stop Maria’s fun.

Like Steve, we aspire to be just like her one day.