Abstract: A method and apparatus for combining food items is disclosed. A food preparation system includes a container, a lid and a divider. The container includes first and second sections for holding food items, the first and second sections defined at least in part by the divider. The divider includes a first partition and, in some embodiments, further includes a partition support The partition support includes at least two compartment for receiving food items. In some embodiments, the lid has have a volume equal to or greater than the sum of a first volume of the first section and a second volume of the second section.