A FARMER'S wife is cooking up a treat after her bakery business was supported with funding.

Former TV cook Pat Peacock, of Peacock's Desserts, is turning her passion for baking into a success.

The business at Knayton, near Thirsk, received help and support from the Regional Food Group for Yorkshire and Humber (RFGYH).

"Both of my children were away working and I experienced what they call empty nest syndrome," said Pat.

"I just said what am I going to do? And it sort of snowballed from there."

She added: "The RFGYH was the instigator of my company. It was their friendly advice, help and encouragement that gave me the push I needed to start Peacock's Desserts."

Mrs Peacock, based at Leake Hall Farm, has worked on the This Morning show with chefs such as Antony Worrall Thompson.

She also supplies desserts to restaurants including the Michelin-starred Star Inn at Harome and Harvey Nichols.