RENAISSANCE POACHED SALMON             Servings:  4

3/4 c.        water                    3/4 c.    beer
2   T.        minced fresh parsley     1/4 tsp.  dried rosemary leaves
1/8 tsp.      dried thyme              1/4 tsp.  salt
4             fish steaks (salmon, halibut, striped bass, etc)
              vinegar to taste                   sprigs of parsley

    In a large saucepan combine all ingredients except fish and parsley.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.  Place fish steaks in
saucepan, cover and poach 10 minutes or until fish flakes.  Remove, and
serve garnished with parsley.