Marinated Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 1 lb. small fresh mushrooms
• 1 c. water
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. distilled white vinegar
• 1 bay leaf
• few thyme sprigs
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• sliced green onion or mild red onion (if desired)
• finely chopped parsley
• peel of 1 lemon, cut into thin strips