Patricia B. O'Hara
Amanda and Lisa Cross Professor of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biophysics at Amherst College and author of Food Chemistry in Small Bites; researcher and educator who discusses food chemistry, teaching, and sustainability in the episode.
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Mar 30, 2026 • 35min
Patricia B. O'Hara, "Food Chemistry in Small Bites: The Alchemist in the Kitchen" (U California Press, 2025)
Patricia B. O'Hara, Amherst professor of chemistry and author, brings food science to life with short, accessible lessons. She covers teaching chemistry through everyday foods. She explores how heat, acid, and mechanics transform ingredients. She discusses how our five senses shape flavor and the links between food waste, climate, and sustainable choices.
