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+=begin
+This is assignment 1 for Ada cohort 9
+Assigned:   18-2-05 pm
+Due:        18-2-06 am (before class)
+
+Specs:
+OVERALL:  Randomly access the contents of 3 10-item arrays to produce a
+          10-item menu.
+
+SPECIFICS:    * Each item should be in the format "Adj, cookingstyle, foodnoun"
+              * Should run in the terminal
+              * Should be a numbered list of 1-10 beginning with 1
+              * Each array-item should be used exactly once.
+              * Should accept user input (OPTIONAL)
+              * Should allow the user to specify the number of menu items they
+                want to see. (OPTIONAL)
+=end
+
+
+#  CREATION OF THE NECESSARY arrays
+
+initial_adjectives = %w[non-alcoholic hopeless questionable salty crispy bankrupt
+sentient bioluminescent wrong-headed artisanal]
+
+initial_cookstyles = %w[refactored manifold-roasted smashed cheese-slathered
+spatchcocked bedazzled deep-fried beer-battered macerated unpeeled]
+
+initial_foodnouns = %w[brie pheasant potatoes tofurkey parsnips
+purslane monkfish watercress trout caviar]
+
+# RANDOMLY SORT ARRAYS
+
+random_adjectives = initial_adjectives.sort_by {rand}
+random_cookstyles = initial_cookstyles.sort_by {rand}
+random_foodnouns = initial_foodnouns.sort_by {rand}
+
+#JUST FOR TESTING:
+#puts random_adjectives.inspect
+
+# INTRODUCE PROGRAM AND GREET USER
+
+puts "\n\nWelcome to the STOCHASTIC SAVORIES!\n\n"
+puts "Here, you can order from an array (heh) of different dishes, including:\n\n"
+
+# CREATE DISH NAMES AND STORE IN NEW ARRAY
+
+all_dish_names = []
+10.times do |i|
+  temp_dishname = random_adjectives[i].capitalize + ", " + random_cookstyles[i] + " " + random_foodnouns[i]
+  all_dish_names << temp_dishname
+end
+
+# PRINT OUT THE LIST OF DISH NAMES
+
+all_dish_names.each_with_index do |dish, counter|
+    puts "\t#{counter + 1}. #{dish}"
+end
+
+# THANK THE USER AND CLOSE
+
+puts "\n\nThanks for visiting STOCHASTIC SAVORIES!"