Spicy Marinated Mushrooms - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. fresh, firm, small mushrooms (button)
3/4 c. wine vinegar
1/4 c. water
1/2 c. olive oil
1 bay leaf, broken
1 tsp. fennel seed, crushed
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 or 2 whole small Hawaiian red peppers (optional)
parsley

Preparation

Wipe mushrooms clean.
Combine all other ingredients except garlic and parsley.
Boil for 5 minutes.
Pour over mushrooms and add the garlic.
Stir well to combine and coat.
Place the marinating mushrooms in a container with tight lid.
Chill for at least 12 hours, shaking or stirring if your lid isn't tight enough.
The longer they marinate the better but serve within 4 to 6 days.