JeanineAlyse wrote (July 5, 2005):

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>I used an entire small jar of Basil Pesto that I'd purchased at a
>Trader Joe's I cannot get to but for about twice a year, and since it
>is so simple to make ones own, I'm wondering if Olive Oil is required,
>or could I instead use Toasted Sesame Oil?

I would think that using toasted sesame oil, with its distinctive
flavor and smell, in pesto would be an odd combination. Personally, I'd
stick with olive oil. But, if you do experiment with sesame oil and it
turns out to your liking, I hope you'll let us know.

Curious that you can only get to Trader Joe's a couple of times per
year.
Everyday supermarkets (e.g., in my area, Safeway or Albertson's, etc.)
typically sell pesto in their refrigerated sections near the
refrigerated salsas, fresh pastas and the like. I've used this product
a few times and thought it was acceptable or better.