Marinated celery, hellenic style

1. Scrape celery lightly.
2. Using a sharp knife, cut stalks diagonally into 1 ½ inch pieces.
3. Cut larger pieces in half lengthwise.
4. To make the marinade: in a saucepan, combine the oil, lemon juice, herbs, seasonings, and ½ cup water.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Drop the celery into the marinade.
7. Stiri, and add only enough water to half cover the celery.
8. Invert a dish over the celery.
9. Cover pan and simmer for 10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
10. Cool in the marinade.
11. Store, marinade and all in a covered glass jar in the refrigerator.
12. Serve cold, garnished with the lemon and fennel.