We spent not one, but two days with Aline in Chengdu, learning about Sichuan cooking. We had originally booked the first day only, but wound up having so much fun that we scheduled another day later in our trip.
Aline was a fantastic guide, helping me with logistics and questions before we even arrived in China. She was a lot of fun once we got there, and not only taught us delicious recipes and cooking techniques, but also taught us a lot of interesting things about the cuisine and culture.
Even on the days we didn't see her she was helpful and always able to answer questions for me about things like getting around the city, and where to find places.
Next time I'm in the area I would look her up in a heartbeat!! I hope we get to meet again and have more fun adventures.