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+# Runs a random menu based on a set of predetermined items
+
+arr1 = ["Creamy", "Spicy", "Mild", "Succulent", "Dairy-free", "Sweet and sour", "Crispy", "Savory", "Hot", "Cold"]
+arr2 = ["steamed", "grilled", "marinated", "BBQ-ed", "candied", "par-boiled", "poached", "baked", "vegan", "seared"]
+arr3 = ["casserole", "sandwich", "quiche", "tacos", "salmon", "tofu", "brussel sprouts", "cheesecake", "ribs", "tabbouleh"]
+
+#print "How many of the 10 menu items would you like to view? "
+#  num = gets.chomp
+
+10.times do |i|
+  puts "#{i+1}. #{arr1.sample} #{arr2.sample} #{arr3.sample}"
+end
+
+# shuffles arrays so it's a nonrepeating random list.
+arr1_rand = arr1.shuffle
+arr2_rand = arr2.shuffle
+arr3_rand = arr3.shuffle
+
+10.times do |i|
+  puts "#{i+1}. #{arr1_rand[i]} #{arr2_rand[i]} #{arr3_rand[i]}"
+end