I recently got a book by Shauna Sever called Pure Vanilla. I already own her book 'Marshmallow Madness' so I was definitely intrigued by this one as I think a delicate vanilla flavour is very under-rated and under-used when it comes to baking! This recipe is actually from BBC Good Food, but with a touch of vanilla inspired by my new book. I'd never made meringues before but don't be put off - they really aren't as difficult as people make them out to be. I'll be making these meringues for Mother's Day I think!