Afternoon tea, known as "Le Goûter” (pronounced “le goo tay”), is a culinary tradition in France. It is a time set aside to indulge in sweet and fragrant fruits from the season's abundance for an afternoon pick-me-up.

We recently hosted an impromptu Goûte, featuring a juicy pear tart paired with coffee and cream, and sat in the sunny part of the house with our friends...