From the first I resolved to use a spoon (4)
I believe the answer is:
stir
'use a spoon' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'from the first i resolved' is the wordplay.
'from' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'STIR' can be found hidden inside 'first i resolved'.
'to' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for stir that I've seen before include "Kerfuffle" , "prompt" , "in which you'll find people with convictions" , "Affect emotionally" , "riot" .)