The first attempt at creating a solar cooker in Ghana didn't work because there was not a large plastic bag covering the black pot. Frank Otchere went to Washington D.C. to learn from Solar Household Energy. Frank learned from Louise Meyer and Darwin Curtis, who were helpful to him and will be helpful to others. Frank made a successful solar cooker for Ghana. It is called the CooKit. There are many types of solar cookers, and Frank chose this one because it is the cheapest to build, using aluminum foil, recycled cardboard, glue, and a large plastic bag. By keeping it protected from rain, the CooKit can last a long time. Most important for the success of solar cooking in Ghana: Frank repeatedly demonstrated the CooKit by serving local foods (rice, plantains, yam, and palm nuts) to his neigh