Bill Worrel's Go-Cooker

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All together, the procedure—from bare bumper to ready-to-go—took less than two hours. And with that out of the way, we were ready to begin our testing.

The following weekend, Garry and his wife Bonnie hopped in the Go-Cooker-equipped pickup and drove off for a day of kayaking in western North Carolina's Nantahala National Forest. The 110-mile trip from Spartanburg, South Carolina took about 2-1/2 hours . . . but Garry reports that his mind's-eye image of the foilwrapped chicken, simmering in barbecue sauce as the couple rolled along, made the miles seem to go by rapidly.

Unfortunately, when Garry and Bonnie arrived at their destination, they found that their dinner was not yet quite done . . . they had to drive around for another half-hour before the poultry was cooked to a turn! However, Garry attributes the problem to the highly efficient (and therefore relatively coolrunning) four-cylinder engine in his truck. A more typical powerplant, he theorizes, would likely give off hotter exhaust that might result in shorter cooking periods. Besides, he says, next time he'll simply plan a somewhat longer route . . . or parboil the chicken first . . . or just choose a dish that requires less heat to cook.

In any case, there's no doubt that Bill Worrell's "better idea" works . . . and that operating the auto oven to best advantage would be merely a matter of getting used to its performance with various foods on one particular vehicle.

We think the Worrell Go-Cooker is a great idea, and terrific fun to use, too (it'll even double as a portable charcoal grill when removed from your bumper). The device isn't inexpensive, though . . . its price is $119.95 (Texas residents need to add 4% sales tax) plus $4.95 for shipping and handling. On the other hand, such a purchase ought to last for many years . . . and should give you and your family plenty of opportunities, as you travel the miles, to turn out (ahem) bumper crops of delightful meals.

For $1.00 and a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope, Bill will send you an information sheet on the Go-Cooker . . . and on his companion recipe book, Cruising Cuisine: A Mileage Menu, which sells for $5.95. Or if you'd prefer, you can just go ahead and send for your auto oven now by mailing a check or money order for the appropriate amount. In any case, direct your correspondence to GoCooker, Inc., Dept. TMEN, P.O. Box 56, Art, Texas 76820.

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