By the way, OP, food is supposed to be a particular strength at Cornell! Check it out: https://living.cornell.edu/dine/wheretoeat/ I think you’ve got excellent chances there, and would be a strong candidate anywhere you apply (if you like large campuses, check out Stanford – unless that’s too warm!). You’ve got great – not just good – material for your essays: your background isn’t just a plus, it’s a gigantic plus. Don’t underestimate the time it takes to put them together.