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+#creates menues based on arrays of descriptors with other iterations
+#for ada 01 ruby
+
+
+adj = ["hot", "spicy", "tasty", "fragrant", "aromatic", "oily", "cold", "sliced", "blended", "salted",]
+cooked = ["braised", "sautéed", "flambéed", "fried", "boiled", "poached", "frozen", "microwaved", "steamed", "brûléed"]
+food = ["eggs", "bananas", "broccoli", "cauliflower", "apples", "bread", "salad", "pecans", "crackers", "potatoes"]
+
+## initial assignment
+10.times do |n|
+ item = "#{adj[rand(9)]} #{cooked[rand(9)]} #{food[rand(9)]}"
+ puts "#{n+1}. #{item}"
+end
+
+
+
+## edit for number of desired items
+# print "How many menu items are you looking for today? "
+# number = gets.chomp.to_i
+# until number<= 10
+#   print "That menu is excessive. Try a smaller menu: "
+#   number= gets.chomp.to_i
+# end
+#
+# number.times do |n|
+#   item = "#{adj[rand(9)]} #{cooked[rand(9)]} #{food[rand(9)]}"
+#   puts "#{n+1}. #{item}"
+# end
+
+
+##edit for non repeating random numbers - didn't get very far.
+# print "How many menu items are you looking for today? "
+# number = gets.chomp.to_i
+# until number<= 10
+#   print "That menu is excessive. Try a smaller menu: "
+#   number= gets.chomp.to_i
+# end
+#
+# number.times do |n|
+#   item = "#{adj[rand(9)]} #{cooked[rand(9)]} #{food[rand(9)]}"
+#   puts "#{n+1}. #{item}"
+# end
+
+
+## broken code for non repeating random numbers
+# rn = (0..10).to_a.shuffle.take(1)
+# puts rn
+# puts
+
+
+
+## for user input for all options
+# adj = []
+# cooked = []
+# food = []
+#
+# print "How many menu items are you looking for today? "
+# number = gets.chomp.to_i
+#
+# puts "Ok, give me #{number} foods you have to work with:"
+# number.times do
+#   food.push(gets.chomp)
+# end
+#
+# puts "Next give me #{number} of descriptors for your dishes:"
+# number.times do
+#   adj.push(gets.chomp)
+# end
+#
+# puts "Finally give me #{number} ways you know how to cook those foods:"
+# number.times do
+#   cooked.push(gets.chomp)
+# end
+#
+# puts "Based on those options, my recommended menu is:"
+# number.times do |n|
+#   item = "#{adj[rand(number-1)]} #{cooked[rand(number-1)]} #{food[rand(number-1)]}"
+#   puts "#{n+1}. #{item}"
+# end